Ordnungsgrundsätze der Erwachsenenbildung in Deutschland

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Develop a novel educational training curriculum, the Community Based Research Traineeship, to build research capacity among junior academic investigators, community clinicians, and community based organizations (CBO). METHODS AND POPULATION: The Community Engagement Resource (CER) of the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) developed a 9 month curriculum on research methods, community-based participatory research, and responsible conduct of research. Participants were matched with a mentor for the entire training period. Participants developed a pilot proposal for funding consideration by the CER. Traineeship participants included 3 senior administrators from CBOs, 2 CUMC junior faculty, and 4 community clinicians. Participation in the Traineeship was free and a $2,000 stipend was provided per participant. RESULTS: On average, participants attended 75% of sessions. Of the eligible participants, 63% submitted a proposal for pilot funding. Reasons most often cited by participants who did not submit a proposal were time constraints and competing priorities. Four grants were awarded totaling $26,000. Minority researchers represented 75% of award recipients. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY: The confluence of diverse health professionals promoted bi-directional learning and affirmed the value of academic-community partnerships in research. The Community Based Research Traineeship with its educational curriculum, design structure, and unique mix of diverse participants does build research capacity. This traineeship is the first of its kind and has served as a model for other CTSAs interested in building capacity in translational research among beginning researchers from diverse settings.