The workshop is appropriate for people considering entering a research partnership, new research partnerships or even long lasting partnerships. It will review commonly utilized tools for engaging in partnered research such as Community Advisory Boards, and writing Memoranda of Understanding. This workshop will NOT review data collection methods for participatory approaches to research. However, this workshop WILL provide an introduction to the practical tools and resources available to engage in partnered research.

Core Concepts:

Define "Partnered Research" Introduce concept of "readiness to do research" and provide examples of assessment tools

Define Community Advisory Board (CAB), and discuss considerations for forming, joining or utilizing established CABs

Define Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and provide examples of MOUs

Discuss skills and principles that will help you budget within your partnership

Illustrate examples of successful partnered research projects and challenges of doing them Provide next steps for engaging in partnered research with NC TraCS