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Partnering with communities allows researchers to gain valuable insights into the lived experiences of the communities that they hope to serve, leading to more relevant and impactful research.The Indiana CTSI offers two types of awards to support community-university partnerships that improve the health of people across the state of Indiana:Trailblazer Awards: support collaborative, community-engaged research or evaluation projects, co-led by community and university partners, focused on topics that have potential to improve health or enhance health equity.Trailblazer Planning Grants: are intended to strengthen new collaborations between university and community partners who can then go on to apply for Trailblazer Awards, or other funding, for projects to improve health or enhance health equity.Frequently Asked QuestionsLearn how the Trailblazer Award and Trailblazer Planning Grant are granted and what to expect when you apply.Attend the 2025 Informational Webinar and Q&A!Ready to learn more? Register in advance to attend this years webinar on April 24th at 1:00 p.m. EST. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.We Need Your Expertise. Join the Review Team!Hone your project development and assessment skills by providing opportunities for investigators and community members to serve as reviewers during our Trailblazer Award and Trailblazer Planning Grant reviews.This is also a great networking opportunity to meet new colleagues and learn more about the Indiana CTSI.Join Our Annual Community-Engaged Research MeetingAt our annual meeting, we bring together community members, researchers, and health and government departments to showcase projects, results and strategize solutions for current issues. Subscribe to the Indiana CTSI Insights newsletter for your opportunity to RSVP.Get news and opportunities from the Indiana CTSICurrent AwardeesIndiana University Indianapolis | University Partner | Advancing Health Literacy in the Indianapolis Haitian Community through English for Specific PurposesKristin PeoplesHaitian Association of Indiana | Community Partner | Advancing Health Literacy in the Indianapolis Haitian Community through English for Specific PurposesIndiana University Bloomington | University Partner | Evaluation of Jump Right UP! 2.0 Toolkit and Technical Assistance Program to Support Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change for Childhood Obesity Prevention in PK-12 SchoolsJonathan BarclayJump IN for Health Kids | Community Partner | Evaluation of the Jump Right UP! 2.0 Toolkit and Technical Assistance Program to Support Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change for Childhood Obesity Prevention in PK-12 SchoolsWilliam MillerUniversity of Evansville | University Partner | Building Bridges: A Community-University Partnership for a Home-Based Resistance-Band Exercise Study in Prediabetics from Underserved CommunitiesDeaconess Clinical Memorial | Community Partner | Building Bridges: A Community-University Partnership for a Home-Based Resistance-Band Exercise Study in Prediabetics from Underserved CommunitiesIndiana University School of Medicine | University Partner | Assessing multi-morbidity symptom severity during homelessness outreachSanctuary Indy, Inc. | Community Partner | Assessing multi-morbidity symptom severity during homelessness outreachPurdue University | University Partner | Personalized Nutrition, Education, Real Food, and Lifestyle Support (PEARL) for Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum DisorderPrecision Health Solutions, LLC | Community Partner | Personalized Nutrition, Education, Real Food, and Lifestyle Support (PEARL) for Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum DisorderHaocen WangPurdue University | University Partner | Promoting Cancer Family History Communication, Cancer Risk Assessment, and Prevention among Black and Latinx Indiana ResidentsHealth Visions Midwest of Fort Wayne | Community Partner | Promoting Cancer Family History Communication, Cancer Risk Assessment, and Prevention among Black and Latinx Indiana ResidentsNasreen LalaniPurdue University School of Nursing | University Partner | Developing Family Resilience and Wellness Intervention for promoting health and well-being of the local Haitian Immigrant community in Daviess County, INPurdue Extension | Community Partner | Developing Family Resilience and Wellness Intervention for promoting health and well-being of the local Haitian Immigrant community in Daviess County, INCOMING SOON: The Health Equity Toolkit contains a list of trusted experts working in the field of health equity and a library of publications. #J-18808-Ljbffr