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The míde research collective was established by míde in an effort to bridge the know-do gap that we identified in our scoping review (Jackman et al., 2025). The collective was perceived as a group of people who would help guide the research design, data collection and analysis of the research priorities for women and girls in physical activity, exercise and sport. What we did? Working with the míde research collective that consists of 17 people representing grassroots sport, elite athletics, coaching, governing bodies and marginalised communities, we co-produced a survey that gathered insights from 582 people across the island of Ireland around what research about women in sport that they would like to see carried out. In addition, we asked how they currently access and use research in their work and lives. Why this matters ? Women and girls have historically been left out of sport, physical activity and exercise science research. Most studies have been conducted on men, meaning the guidance that coaches, practitioners and policymakers rely on often does not always reflect women's experiences in sport and physical activity. míde research was established in 2025 to change that — bringing together researchers, practitioners and community voices from across the island to address the gender gap in sport and physical activity research and to ensure research that is undertaken has a meaningful influence on girls and women's engagement in sport and physical activity. Who engaged with this research? Our 582 respondents included coaches, athletes, parents, researchers, policymakers and community members. What were the main research priorities identified? From 39 distinct priorities identified, eight issues emerged that respondents identified as research priorities for women in sport and physical activity. Retention and dropout — why girls leave sport and how to keep them Participation opportunities — making sport more accessible and inclusive Menstruation — understanding how the cycle affects performance, injury and ... |