University of Windsor
Office of Research and Integrity Services

Rapita Sood
Research Coordinator, Inclusive Excellence
Contact for: EDI and Indigenous rights in research, award nominations, and inclusive funding opportunities
About This Role
As Research Coordinator, Inclusive Excellence, I work with researchers across campus to embed equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous rights into funding applications, research design, and recognition practices. I also identify and share funding opportunities, support award nominations, and work with campus partners to make research processes more inclusive.
What I Do on the Team
- Review grant applications and advise researchers on EDI and Indigenous rights sections to strengthen competitiveness.
- Help researchers navigate agency guidelines, requirements, and deadlines for inclusive excellence funding.
- Identify and communicate funding opportunities related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous rights in research.
- Support award nominations and track outcomes to inform future applications.
- Collaborate with campus partners to advance more inclusive research processes and practices.