Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Partnership Development
About the CEnR Partnership Development Award
The purpose of the UMB ICTR Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Partnership Development Award is to support the preparatory work of developing a sustainable community partnership, identifying the research question, and laying the foundation for a future CEnR grant opportunity to address the health needs of our community, particularly those of the traditionally underserved or marginalized/minoritized populations. Please note that the Partnership Development Award funds Cannot be used to conduct research with the population of interest.
Applications Accepted Quarterly (February, May, August, November)
Deadline: | Quarterly: Feb 3, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 3, 2025, 5 pm EST |
Eligibility: | Faculty at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor with a minimum 51% FTE appointment from University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), or University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) |
Budget: | Up to $10,000 in Direct costs for 18 months |
Notice of Award: | 6-8 weeks after application deadline |
CEnR Partnership Development Award Description and Criteria (coming soon!)
Please Review Carefully!
How to Apply
STEP 1 - Request Application ▾
- UMB faculty
- Use your UMID/password to log into the webpage to access the link to the ICTR Resource Request Form. The request for the CEnR Partnership Development Application is near the end of the form, after the ICTR cores of services.
- UMBC and UMCP faculty
- Please email ICTR-Navigator@umaryland.edu and, in the Subject line, add "Request ICTR Resource Request Form for CEnR Partnership Development Application". The Navigator will discuss the electronic application process with you. Please note that you are required to have a UMB Co-PI.
Your request will be processed by the ICTR Navigator. Please check for an email with a link to your electronic CEnR Partnership Development Application within 1-2 business days after you submit your request. Please email ICTR-Navigator@umaryland.edu if you have concerns or questions.
STEP 2 - Upload Supporting Documents in Electronic Application and SUBMIT. ▾
Download the required templates below before completing. Upload documents in electronic Application.
- CEnR Partnership Development Abstract Template (coming soon)
- ICTR CEnR Budget and Justification Template
- Written Quotes for Services or Other Fees
- Statement on:
- Proposed Community Partner(s) and approach for developing partnership over the next 18 months
- Impact the award will have on developing and sustaining a community partnership(s) and will have on the health of the community
- Plans for future, extramural CEnR-type pilot grant funding opportunities
- Timeline Template (coming soon) for award utilization (award should be used within 18 months)
- Community Partner(s) Letter of Partnership (upload in Additional Document Section of Application
- Consider the regulatory approvals needed, such as IRB review approval.
You can return to your application using the "Save and Return Later" feature and edit as needed. Once submitted, the application is reviewed for completeness and then forwarded to the CEnR Committee for review. Applications submitted near the deadline without the required supporting documents risk being rolled over to the next deadline to allow time for you to modify your application. Awards are typically announced the beginning of the following month.
This section last updated 10/28/2024