The Research Action Group for Equity (RAGE) was created to provide support and infrastructure for UCSF researchers to create better conditions for all people to participate in research as participants and as part of the research workforce. We offer consultations and resources and promote other initiatives essential to ensuring that the research enterprise more equitably promotes well-being.
Get help with recruitment of study participants from varied backgrounds
Consultations
The RAGE program provides expert consultation on engaging diverse populations to reduce barriers and enhance research participation. Consultants—including faculty, staff, and community leaders—offer guidance on planning, budgeting, community partnerships, and developing effective recruitment and retention strategies.
Resources
In 2020, the UCSF Office of Research’s Task Force on Equity and Anti-Racism in Research was established and charged with assessing existing campus-wide equity and anti-racism activities relevant to research across the institution.
To learn more, you can read the full report here.
Capacity Building & Training
Recognizing that consultation alone is not sufficient for achieving diverse research participation or health equity, the RAGE program also focuses on:
- Advancing diversity across the research workforce, including staff, trainees, and faculty
- Equipping all research trainees with the skills to support diverse participant recruitment
Language Access Resources
We currently offer support for language translation of research documents. Submit a consultation request to get started - eligible projects may receive up to $1,500 in support.
Request through the consultation form.
The RAGE program is deeply connected to CTSI’s Community Engagement and IMPACT programs.