Are you passionate about addressing grand challenges in our society?
The Community-Academic Scholars Initiative empowers promising undergraduates to pursue community-based projects focused on health poverty or social inequity. . In this 10-week summer program, students will work closely with a faculty member and community organization as part of an existing collaboration. Community-Academic Scholars will help improve the lives of others while conducting scientific research, participating in a supportive community of other scholars, and receiving mentorship from a faculty advisor.
What kinds of research projects will a Community-Academic work on?
Projects must address any aspect of health poverty, or social inequality and involve at least one community organization and a faculty member. This includes research projects, program evaluations, needs assessments, or any other project that interests the organization and a faculty member. Collaborations may address issues such as:
- Educational outreach
- Food insecurity
- Children/youth development
- Criminal justice reform
- Labor and employment relations
- Housing and homelessness
How do I apply?
Visit the Community-Academic Scholars website for eligibility and program details.
Questions? Email CSBScience@illinois.edu.
Faculty: If you have a potential project and would like to explore the opportunity for a scholar to help accelerate your work, please contact us to learn more.
Hear from former Community-Academic Scholars:
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