About MICOP’s Research Committee

MICOP’s Research Committee oversees all research activities within the organization. We represent a wide range of programs across the tri-county region, united in our commitment to equitable research practices and grounded in Indigenous values, perspectives, and knowledge.

We view research as a comprehensive process encompassing evaluation, data collection, and analysis, all of which contribute to the advancement of collective knowledge. Grounded in principles of mutual respect, reciprocity, and transparency, our approach to community-based research seeks to cultivate meaningful relationships and drive positive social change. Our vision emphasizes community leadership, reimagines power dynamics, and honors the knowledge and self-determination of Indigenous communities. We are committed to fostering reciprocal, inclusive, and equitable research partnerships wherein Indigenous voices are respected, and empowered. Our aim is to promote community-led research initiatives, to ensure Indigenous migrant communities from Mexican territories residing in California's Central Coast are at the forefront of the research process.

Working with MICOP

The Committee has established a review process for all new collaborations. As the first step in this process, we invite you to complete our 🔗Research Proposal. We strive to respond to all applicants as quickly as possible. We review all research requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on the volume of proposals received, applicants can expect to receive a response between six to ten weeks as to whether their application has been accepted for further consideration or turned down.

The Research Committee is the centralized body for all research activities at MICOP. All new research projects must proceed through the proposal process and receive approval from the Committee. The Committee's decision represents the organization's view, and we ask that potential collaborators not attempt to circumvent this decision by contacting other members of our team.

Expectations from Collaborators

MICOP is an intentional space for the Indigenous migrant community, and we expect our collaborators to honor and acknowledge these spaces by:

• Respecting Indigenous peoples’ knowledge and perspectives.
• Centering and empowering Indigenous peoples’ voices in your research and actively include them throughout the process.
• Ensuring mutual respect, reciprocity, and transparency throughout the research process.

If accepted, applicants will have to agree to and abide by a set of community and research guidelines provided by MICOP’s Research Committee.

Please note that we are not currently accepting any requests for internships.

For research-related questions and inquiries, contact the Research Committee at research@mixteco.org

For media inquiries, contact Communications at communications@mixteco.org