Faculty Institute on Community-Engaged Research

Dates: weekly meetings on Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3 and 10
Time: tentatively 11 am - 1 pm, based on interest and availability
Location: in person, alternating meetings on the Uptown and Downtown campuses

This intensive 6-week faculty institute provides a practical and comprehensive roadmap to designing and leading impactful community-engaged research (CEnR) projects. Participants will gain the skills needed to move beyond traditional research paradigms and build meaningful partnerships with communities. Through a blend of guest lectures from experts, reflective discussions, hands-on workshops, and peer feedback sessions, we'll cover the full lifecycle of a CEnR project—from securing funding and navigating ethical considerations to fostering long-term relationships and effectively disseminating findings. The institute culminates with participants developing a draft of a grant proposal for their own ongoing or future community-engaged research project, equipping them with the tools to translate their scholarly vision into its concrete implementation.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this institute, participants will be able to:

1. Strategize for and identify funding sources for community-engaged research projects by understanding the priorities of major grant organizations.

2. Build and sustain strong, reciprocal partnerships with communities throughout every stage of the research process, from design to dissemination.

3. Develop a comprehensive plan for a community-engaged research project, integrating robust ethical practices and innovative methodologies to ensure lasting impact.

For questions, please contact Dr. Myriam Huet at mhuet@tulane.edu.