Community engagement

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When University of Minnesota researchers and local organizations collaborate, they can address health issues in ways that are truly relevant to the community.

CTSI’s Community Engagement to Advance Research and Community Health (CEARCH) team provides infrastructure and support so University researchers and community representatives—including nonprofits, clinics, physicians, and advocates—can work together.

How we involve communities

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As researchers

Our grants and guidance help fuel research partnerships built on trust and accountability.

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As leaders

Community members and the University unite to govern and shape our programs and initiatives.

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As experts

We create opportunities for people to share their perspectives on the health issues that impact them.

Grants

Funds for community-University partnerships stimulates new research in community and population health.

Funding programs

Workshops on community-engaged research

Gain skills and knowledge in community-engaged research by attending our free workshops.

Upcoming workshops

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Training modules: Equity-grounded community-engaged research

Learn how to pursue a community-academic research partnership that drives meaningful change.

Training modules

Best practices, tools, and other resources

Explore free, online resources for community-University research teams, such as:

  • Best practices
  • Analysis tools
  • Dissemination guidance
  • Training materials
  • Checklists
  • Guiding principles

Resources for community-engaged research

“CTSI support formalized our University-community partnership, which was critical to our ability to make a nationwide impact with our work.”

Grantee Katy Kozhimannil, PhD, whose work improved access to doula care for women across the country.

One of the doulas trained through Dr. Kozhimannil’s program supports a new mother during her labor and delivery.

One of the doulas trained through Dr. Kozhimannil’s program supports a new mother during her labor and delivery.

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