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Community-Based Research Summer Institute: 
Addressing Societal Issues Through Community-Based Approaches to Research

Training for emerging researchers interested in conducting applied research with community partners

The Community-Based Research Summer Institute is an interactive five-day virtual training opportunity for emerging researchers to build capacity in conducting applied research with community partners. Gain knowledge in community-based research theory and apply your learning hands-on to your own current or potential community-based research along with peers in a collaborative and energetic learning environment.

This training is primarily intended for students from CBRCanada member organizations, including upper-level undergraduates, graduate (Masters or PhD) students, postdoctoral fellows, or recent graduates (within 2 years). Other researchers, such as new or early-career faculty or staff, who are interested in engaging community partners in collaborative, action-oriented research that addresses societal issues, are also welcome to participate on a case-by-case basis.

DID YOU KNOW:
Most Canadian universities and some colleges are members of CBRCanada!
Check if your university, college, or organization is a member here.
Students, staff, and faculty of member organizations are all members.

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Summer Institute Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please email info@communityresearchcanada.ca.

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  • Apply principles of the community-based research approach to a research topic of their interest,

  • Use appropriate strategies for engaging community partners in research

  • Formulate a community-based research plan following the 4 phases of community-based research

  • Consider ethical issues that arise within community-based research projects

  • Construct plans for mobilizing knowledge and people toward action

Certificate of Completion

Upon completion, learners who attend each day will receive a certificate of participation issued by Community-Based Research Canada.

*Note: the certificate of participation is not equivalent to the Community-Based Research Certification gained by those who complete the 8-week Community-Based Research Fundamentals and Excellence Certificate Course.

By the end of the summer institute, participants will understand how to:​

Instructors

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Joanna Ochocka
Board Co-Chair
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Amanda Demmer
Executive Director
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