Community-Based Participatory Research Course

This program is provided by the Community Engagement Core Resource (CECR).

Overview

The Community Based Participatory Research Course (CBPR) fosters academic-community research partnerships between Columbia University faculty and not-for-profit organizations serving New York City.

Designed to stimulate community-engaged research, CBPR provides participants with structured training and practical experience in community based participatory research methodology. 

Academic-community partnered pairs will receive:

• Training in CBPR methodology 
• Consultation with CBPR experts on community engagement and partnership dynamics
• Access to other Irving Institute resources

Academic and community applicants are required to enroll and partake in the CBPR Course as partners. Attendance is expected from both academic and community partners. In addition to the seminars, participants undertake independent reading, writing, and field exercises outside of class.

Eligibility

The CBPR Course is open to all Columbia faculty with a title of Assistant Professor or above.

Community applicants must hold high level positions with a health, social service and/or faith-based not-for-profit organization serving New York City.

The Irving Institute can assist with the identification of potential academic/community partners in preparation of the application.

Deadlines

Enrollment for this course will open early 2026. 

Cost

The CBPR Program is offered at no cost to all admitted participants.

Cite it, Submit it, Share it!

If your research has benefited from one or more Irving Institute resources, please remember to:

• Cite our CTSA grant, UL1 TR001873, in any relevant publications, abstracts, chapters, and/or posters.
• Submit your publications to PubMed Central (PMC) for compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy.
• Share your research updates with us by sending an email to: irving_institute@cumc.columbia.edu