The author’s ability to be included
into the academic / community
partnership |
Selection of a CBPR focused doctoral studies advisor Attendance of several significant partnership meetings Persistence and consistency in pursing CBPR project of interest Expend several efforts to build relationships with community and academic partners early in doctoral career Develop and maintain presence among both community and academic partners Demonstrate high availability to those in the partnership |
Connecting/communicating/building
relationships with community
partners |
Flexibility in times/place/dates to meet with community partners Patience, listening, and being attuned to issues of relevance while attending community meetings High level of responsiveness to opportunities (volunteerism, attending community functions, etc.) as they arise in the community Follow lead and advisement of academic partners and doctoral advisor |
Securing appropriate spaces and
resources to collect data within the
community |
Communicate regularly with community / academic partners Mobilize resources available through creative means (recruit other doctoral students, health volunteers interested in the research process) to assist with data collection |
Funding of CBPR-focused doctoral
projects |
Secure doctoral training grant, small grants Explain to those providing translation or computer programming (i.e. ACASI) services that you are a doctoral student doing innovative community work and have limited funding - a discount for services may be provided |
| Presenting results to community |
Investigate ideal dates and times where many of the community members will be present at various functions Utilize creative means to convey study information and findings; if a projector for powerpoint is not available pursue small group options Leave flyers with study details, results, and contact information at community sites |
