Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation (COMPACT)

Community Engaged Research Fund

Program

Brandeis faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and students in any discipline whose research or creative activity addresses the questions, issues, and/or needs of a community partner —whether at the local, state, regional, national or global level — are invited to apply to the COMPACT Community Engaged Research Fund. The two grants available through this fund support recipients in building ethical, reciprocal and sustainable research and creative projects with community partners.

Opportunities

Community Engaged Research Project Grant

This grant offers up to $3,000 in seed funding for community engaged research projects. The next deadlines for proposal reviews is March 13, 2026.

This grant is available to faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows. Preference will be given to proposals that 1) include at least one undergraduate or graduate student research assistant; 2) articulate how this opportunity will be used as seed funding to develop a sustainable, long-term partnership; and 3) include a clear plan for assessing project outcomes.

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Community Engaged Research Mini Grant

This grant offers up to $500 to support development and/or implementation of a small-scale community engaged research project. Grant applications for AY 2025-26 are being accepted on a rolling basis, for as long as funds remain available.

This grant is available to faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and both undergraduate and graduate students. Students' applications must include a letter of support from a faculty advisor who will provide mentorship for their project.

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To view past grant winners please see below:

2024-25 Recipients

2023-24 Recipients

2022-23 Recipients

 

Contact

Please send any questions about the Community Engaged Research Fund and/or the application process to compact@brandeis.edu.