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However, there is no standardized approach to support bidirectional engagement among research stakeholders in the context of partnership equity at each phase of the research process.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>We describe the development of a systematic framework along with competencies and tools promoting bidirectional engagement and equity within community\u2013academic partnerships at each phase of the research process.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>We conducted a four\u2010step research process between November 2020 and December 2023 for framework development: (1) a narrative literature review; (2) expansion of existing bidirectional, equitable framework; (3) a scientific review with two groups of cognitive interviews (five community engagement researchers and five community leaders and members); and (4) three community\u2010based organization leader focus groups. Thematic analysis was used to analyse focus group data.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Using results of each step, the framework was iteratively developed, yielding four phases of the bidirectional engagement and equity (BEE) research framework: Relationship building and assessment of goals and resources (Phase I); form a community\u2013academic partnership based on shared research interests (may include multilevel stakeholders) (Phase II); develop a research team comprising\u00a0members from each partnering organization (Phase III); and implement the six\u2010step equitable research process (Phase IV). Bidirectional learning and partnership principles are at the core of the partnership, particularly in Phases II\u2013IV. Competencies and tools for conducting an equitable, engaged research process were provided.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This conceptual framework offers a novel, stepwise approach and competencies for community\u2013academic partners to successfully partner and conduct the research process equitably.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The BEE research framework can be implemented to standardize the conduct of an equitable, engaged research process within a community\u2013academic partnership, while improving knowledge and trust across partners and, ultimately, an increased return on investment and sustainability to benefit both partners in the area of health outcomes and ultimately health equity.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Patient or Public Contribution<\/jats:title><jats:p>The development of this framework was co\u2010led with a community organization in which two leaders in the organization were equitably involved in each phase of the research process, including grant development, study design, participant recruitment, protocol development for focus groups\u00a0and community and researcher review, framework design and content\u00a0and dissemination of this manuscript as a co\u2010author. For grant development, the community leader completed the give\u2010get grid components for them as a partner. They also wrote up their lived experience in the research process for the progress report. For the focus groups, one community leader co\u2010led the focus group with the academic partner. For the narrative review, the community leaders did not actively conduct the narrative review but observed the process through the academic partners. One community leader wrote the section \u2018relationship building\u2019\u00a0and \u2018bidirectional learning\u2019 sections with the assistance of the academic partner, while they both equally provided input on other sections of the manuscript alongside academic partners. 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