What is Community-Engaged Research?

For:

Are you a researcher looking to conduct studies that demonstrate clear impact on the health of local communities? Or maybe you’re part of a community organization fighting for better health for you and your neighbors?

What you need is each other—a reliable partner you can go to for resources and expertise, an equitable relationship based on trust and mutual goals. 

This is a key facet of what we call community-engaged research (CEnR), where academic institutions and community organizations come together to make real and lasting change in the form of practices, programs, and ultimately policies that mobilize resources and influence systems.

Community-engaged research is a spectrum, and our Community Engagement program caters to the researchers, community organizations, and members interested in learning about or already conducting research inclusive of these values. Check out their virtual platform, M-REACH, and reach out to one of their experts for a consultation today.