Creating Whole Communities research Fellows Program

The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research. 

Register for the Information Session to learn more about the grant opportunities and requirements and have your questions answered.

CWC Research Grants Information Session:
Thursday, May 21st at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Please register by completing the form below.
Zoom details will be sent upon registration. 

Relationship Building Grant
This grant initiative seeks to support University-community partnerships in the exploration process of mutual interests and shared goals with the aim that this will lead to a trustworthy partnership, long-term collaboration, and achievement of community-desired goals. A partnership with local organizations and/or leaders is a required component of this grant application. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to partnerships. 

Research and Implementation Grant
This grant initiative seeks to support faculty research that implements a philosophy of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and address issues that are critical to local neighborhoods and municipalities. Faculty must demonstrate partnership with local organizations and/or leaders as a component of this grant application. Up to $8,000 will be awarded to partnerships.

Questions? Contact Tasnim Haq at tfhktb@umsl.edu