ArticleJournal of clinical and translational science2025
Early-stage investigators' experiences with an National Institutes of Health Pilot Award Program.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Community perspectives on partnering with early-stage investigators in pilot research.Research involvement and engagement · 2026Article
- Building the capacity of early-stage investigators to conduct community-engaged health disparities research.Evaluation and program planning · 2025Article
- Planting the Seeds for Building Research Capacity in Communities: Experiences of a Community-Based Research Network.Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Academic-community research partnerships focusing on addressing the social determinants of health and reducing health disparities have grown substantially in the last three decades. Early-stage investigators (ESIs), however, are less likely to receive grant funding from organizations like the National Institutes of Health, and we know little about the facilitators and barriers they face on their career journeys or the best ways to support them and their community research partnerships. This study examines ESIs' experiences with a program that funded and supported their community-partnered pilot health disparities research. Methods: Fourteen ESIs from five cohorts of pilot investigators participated in in-depth focus groups between April 2020 and February 2024. Two reviewers independently identified significant quotes and created codes. Thematic analysis was used to develop relevant themes. Results: The overarching theme was that the program was a launch pad for the ESIs' research careers. Four distinct sub-themes contributing to the launch pad theme were: (1) ESI Growth & Adaptation; (2) Community and Support; (3) The Value of Collaboration and Partnership; (4) Need for Effective Mentorship. The results suggest the program offered ESIs and community partners substantial, unique support and resources, but challenges remained. Conclusions: Future programs helping ESIs who conduct community-engaged research to launch their research careers should consider implementing tailored support while offering strategies to eliminate or reduce institutional barriers, including strengthening mentoring.
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