Services
We offer the following free services to community-based organizations and other nonprofits:
Facilitating research-community partnerships
Connecting researchers with local communities and community-based organizations to ensure that scientific studies address real-world needs and that communities can get the information they need in order to make evidence-based decisions to meet acute and chronic needs, especially in times of crisis.
Capacity building workshops
Conducting training sessions for community leaders and organizations on interpreting, applying and conducting scientific research in their work.
Science communication and education
Developing accessible materials, such as lay summaries and educational resources to disseminate scientific findings to non-expert communities and community-based organizations. Additionally, disseminating critical learning and guidance from researcher and community member perspectives on best practices for community-engaged research.
Assessment of science integration in community programs
Assessing the impact of, and facilitating the integration of scientific research into community programs and policies to inform future initiatives.