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Email UsCommunity-Engaged Research (CEnR)
Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) centers around fostering collaborations with and among groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations with the goal of addressing issues that affect the wellbeing of the people within the group. It often involves partnerships and coalitions that help mobilize resources and influence systems, change relationships among partners, and serve as catalysts for changing policies, programs, and practices.
The Regulatory Foundations, Ethics, and Law program have developed resources to support community-engaged research.
Human Participant Research Training for Community Partners
When community partners are engaged as part of the study team, they may need to complete training to protect study participants’ rights, safety, and wellbeing. This training aims to provide community partners with relevant, meaningful information and to equip them with the skills to translate their unique knowledge and abilities to research projects and collaborations.
The training consists of four foundational modules. Each module includes a brief video and a facilitator’s agenda for discussion in team meetings. Additional materials include a user guide, glossary, slide decks, and brief assessments.
For any questions please contact email communications@catalyst.harvard.edu.