We develop and provide educational offerings and trainings to increase knowledge related to community-engaged research and build the capacity for researchers, patients, community members/organizations, and health care providers to conduct and partner in engaged research—with the ultimate goal of facilitating research and fostering partnerships to improve health.
A few general resources are linked below. Visit our page on the NC TraCS Recruitment Resource Center to access our catalog of engagement templates, tools, and resources.
RESOURCE CENTER
In addition to the various in-person and online workshops and trainings we offer each year, our training services include the following:
Engagement Guidelines
We offer guidelines and suggestions for the appropriate and effective engagement of patient and community partners in health research. Specifically, we outline the importance of engagement in research, suggest engagement approaches and guidelines for researchers, offer examples of engagement activities, and outline strategies for recognition and compensation of research partners.
View the guidelines (pdf)
Fiscal Readiness
We are working to improve fiscal readiness and the grants management infrastructure for community-engaged research through the collaborative development of resources for academic researchers, research grant administrators, and community partners.
Collaborator Payment Form
To facilitate payment of community and patient partners, UNC has instituted a new shortened Independent Contractor form. This streamlined process requires less paperwork and ensures prompter payment. To learn more and access these forms, visit: finance.unc.edu.
Data Party Planning Guide
Engaging partners in the evaluation process—namely, in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data—can significantly enhance the appropriateness and acceptance of findings and recommendations. A data party is a time-limited way of conducting participatory data interpretation. At this event, diverse partners review the data, discuss their interpretations, and inform final recommendations.
Download the guide (pdf)
