Community engagement
CTSI's Office of Community Engagement to Advance Research and Community Health (CEARCH) supports community and academic teams conducting research that engages Minnesota communities in translational science.
Consultations and training
- Consultation with research teams on conducting community-engaged health research, recruiting participants from the community, and sharing results with participants and stakeholders.
- Guidance on applying for funding which may require patient and community involvement
CHAT Sessions
- Forums that give researchers powerful community insights to enhance their study idea or protocol.
- Can help researchers develop community engagement, outreach, and recruitment strategies for their research topic; a tool or product they are developing; and increase the effectiveness of their research processes.
Funding and project support
- Collaborative pilot funding for community and University research on community health
- Funding for development of community engaged research projects, collaboration with community stakeholders, and dissemination of research findings
Relationship building and partner matching
- Introductions between researchers and study teams and community stakeholders
- Matching community and University partners for collaborative research projects
Associated fees and funding for services
There are no fees for the investigator, study team, or department.
Office hours
Contact us to coordinate access to office hours:
- By appointment only
Contact
[email protected]
612-625-4000