• COMMUNITY RESEARCH FELLOW APPLICATION

  • Program Description

    The CARE Community Research Fellows program is a nine-month program where community residents from Hartford, New Britain, and Meriden will collaborate with Yale Investigators on their existing Cancer research projects. Participants are required to participate in bi-weekly sessions and research team meetings. Tasks may include outreach, develop surveys, and create materials to educate the public regarding Cancer specific topics. The program will be held in person.

    Program Dates
    Bi-weekly meetings will be held in-person on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm from January 2027 to April 2027 and then transition to once-a-month from May 2027 to September 2027.

    Compensation
    Eligible participants will receive a stipend totaling $2,700. The stipend can be forfeited upon poor evaluations and/or chronic absences.
    State employees are capped at a one-time payment of $99.

  • Select the racial background(s) that best describe you:
  • Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
  • Have you previously completed CARE Health Leaders or CARE Community Research Fellows program?
  • Have you previously completed any leadership program? (For example, Yale Campaign School, PLTI, etc.)
  • Are you 18 years of age or older?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you currently reside in one of the following cities? (Check all that apply)
  • Do you currently reside in one of the following cities? (Check all that apply)
  • If accepted, attendance is required at all sessions. Will you be able to attend bi-weekly sessions? (In-person on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30pm)
  • If accepted, are you willing to work with a cohort peer and a Yale investigator to accomplish a collaborative community health project?
  • How did you hear about the CARE Research Fellows Program?

  • References Please provide 2 references that can comment on your potential as a Community Research Fellow. Your references should be able to speak about your previous community engagement and/or your passion for gaining leadership in this area.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Accommodations and Accessibility

  • Please list any accommodations or support you may need to participate in the program. This can include things like printed materials, larger font, help accessing online materials, language support, transportation concerns, or other access needs.
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