In Inclusive research, this term is used to refer to researchers without an intellectual disability who typically come from an academic background.

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- The research is a combined effort
  - All members are aware of the overarching project
  - They may not be involved in every part
  - Each member brings distinct skills and experiences
  - Everyone makes their own notable contribution
  - Leadership often lies with senior researcher
- Individuals with ID don't have a disproportionate amount of control or power
- Researchers aren't serving as assistants

Roles in Collaborative Groups

Bigby, C., Frawley, P., & Ramcharan, P. (2014). Conceptualizing Inclusive Research with People with Intellectual Disability. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27(1), 3–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12083 

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