The WVU Center for Resilient Communities, based in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, is excited to announce its second annual cohort of Community Engaged Research Fellows. The Community Engaged Research Fund supports graduate student researchers in any discipline in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences who are committed to advancing participatory research and publicly engaged scholarship.
“The depth and sense of purpose in the participatory research projects designed by our graduate students is truly inspiring,” explains Dr. Bradley Wilson, Executive Director of the Center for Resilient Communities. “Not only will these projects generate new knowledge with our communities in West Virginia and around the world, but they will also result in direct action that benefits those very communities. These scholars represent the very best of what participatory action research can be, and they are doing it right here at West Virginia University.”The Community Engaged Research Fund (CERF) is sponsored with generous support from the One Foundation and the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. It provides scholarly enrichment awards of $500 to support fieldwork, planning, travel, outreach, materials expenses, and other costs associated with advancing a community engaged research project. Read more about the awardees and the projects they are advancing!
The CRC will celebrate the 2025 CERF fellows at our annual Spring Symposium on April 25. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. on April 25 in the Center for Resilient Communities (Brooks Hall, Room 309), CERF Fellows will participate in a graduate student roundtable, engaging in meaningful discussion and collaboration on their projects. Those interested in hearing more about their research are welcome to attend!
For more information about the CERF program of the CRC contact Dr. Bradley Wilson - brwilson@mail.wvu.edu.