The CaSE program facilitates engagement between academic, clinical, and community partners across the state to ensure that stakeholder input informs research; that research addresses the priorities and needs of the communities it serves; and that underrepresented populations are equitably involved in the research process.

Engagement Services

The Community and Stakeholder Engagement Program (CaSE) facilitates engagement between academic, clinical, and community partners across the state to ensure that stakeholder input informs research; that research addresses the priorities and needs of the communities it serves; and that underrepresented populations are equitably involved in the research process.

Our engagement services support all phases of health research projects, from conceptualization to dissemination, and include the following:

Consultations

Our faculty and staff are available to meet with researchers and stakeholders to consult on a variety of engagement topics. Examples include: best practices for community-engaged research, including measurements and tools; guidance for identifying and engaging with diverse communities; review of grant proposals and budgets for community-engaged research; and connecting researchers and stakeholders who share common interests. Request a consultation with a member of the CaSE team.

Study Support

In collaboration with the NC TraCS Inclusive Science Program, CaSE offers a variety of engaged research services to study teams. These services, listed below, are explained in detail on our Engaged Research Services list (pdf).

Billable services are charged at a rate of $68/hour during business hours (M-F 8am-5pm) and $92/hour after business hours. Before billable work can begin, NC TraCS requires a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the agreed upon scope of work, timeline, and billing/invoicing.

  • Community Feedback Sessions: Our trained staff are available to facilitate Community Feedback Sessions for researchers interested in obtaining stakeholder input on the design, implementation, or dissemination of a research project. These sessions last 1.5-2 hours and aim to elicit authentic and constructive feedback from a small group of stakeholders.
  • Advisory Group Development: We are available to assist with the development of your stakeholder advisory group by providing guidance on recruitment and engagement plans, methods for engaging and supporting members, facilitation models, and agenda setting.
  • Latinx/Spanish Speaker Review: A Community Review Board of Spanish-speaking, Latinx community members are available to review and provide feedback on flyers, survey instruments, and other study materials to ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
  • Charrettes: The Charrette program offers facilitated consultation sessions for community-academic partnerships interested in strengthening their research approach, engaging new stakeholders, or building their research partnership.
  • Tailored Training: We can provide training and mentorship tailored to the specific needs of your study. Our approaches aim to build your capacity to engage with stakeholders and to design and implement more inclusive protocols and practices.

Connecting with stakeholders

Are you a community member looking to inform research at UNC? Are you a researcher looking for a community or patient partner to provide input on your project? Learn more about what we're doing and how to get connected.

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