Guiding principles

Goal

Foster interdisciplinary research

Action

• Incorporate design thinking and interdisciplinary approaches to research

• Multi-Faculty involvement in funding opportunities and scholarships

• Coordinate a shared research agenda

Goal

Engage end user and community stakeholders

Action

• Engage stakeholders in all stages of research, evaluation and implementation of interventions

• Engage in community outreach, programs and events

• Create resources to help researchers engage end users

• Create interactive hubs for researchers and community stakeholders

Goal

Capacity building

Action

• Build MIRA membership in all Faculties

• Develop and support a network of trainees

• Develop qualified, innovative researchers with interdisciplinary training in aging to work across industry sectors, enabling McMaster researchers to prolong and improve the health of Canadians

Goal

Knowledge translation

Action

• Build upon McMaster's strength to support translation of generated knowledge into policy and practice

• Build educational programs

• Develop research impact strategies and employ collaborative and non-traditional communications strategies that involve community stakeholders

Goal

Expand MIRA’s reach locally, nationally and internationally

Action

• Develop strategic partnerships on national and international levels

• Develop new centres to attract high profile partners and funding

• Enhance existing and new platform strength in research and aging