Reflections on Building Public Involvement into a Fellowship Application – Lessons from Welsh Secondary Schools
In this blog, Dr Caitlyn Donaldson, Researcher at DECIPHer and The Wolfson Centre at Cardiff University, shares her reflections on building public involvement into a fellowship application, drawing on her experience of working with over 100 young people across six Welsh secondary schools. From navigating funding challenges to shaping research through pupil voice, Caitlyn offers practical insights for early career researchers looking to embed meaningful engagement into their work.