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Community-engaged research

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Community-engaged research (CEnR) is central to Duke’s mission of advancing knowledge in partnership with society. By collaborating with communities as true partners, researchers strengthen the relevance, equity, and impact of their work. This page offers practical guidance and resources to support both the scientific and administrative aspects of doing CEnR at Duke.

Administrative resources

Resources to help researchers and administrators manage the complexities of community engaged research can be found in the Resources panel on the right.  In addition, the institutional initiative aimed to reduce administrative barriers to CEnR (Partnering for Effective Research Collaborations; PERC) has created a useful guide, accessed via the button below. This compendium aggregates guidance and resources to help Duke researchers and administrators navigate the practical and administrative complexities of community-engaged research, including compensation, allowable expenses, agreements, IRB processes, etc.

guide for admin assistance

If interested in being a part of Duke's Community of Practice dedicated to CEnR, join the conversation via the Teams Channel (requires Duke login). 

Resources for strong collaborations

Early engagement with collaborators and stakeholders materially improves project planning and sets teams on a course for open communication throughout the entire research process. Resources are available for help with engaging collaborators for interdisciplinary projects, and engaging community stakeholders or partnerships.

Bi-directional collaborations with communities is the foundation for successful research partnerships. Inclusion of community and stakeholder perspectives:

  • Brings community-identified priorities and interests to research
  • Helps to increase public trust in the research enterprise
  • Translates research more quickly into improvements that affect the greater good 

When establishing community partnerships or engaging community stakeholders, it is important to foster meaningful and equitable relationships. Learn more about community engaged research and services to help identify and develop these partnerships.