REACH x AMETHIST
Services to build partnership capacity in the NIH IMPROVE Centers of Excellence
Community Scholars Program
Designed to enhance the capacity of community partners to more effectively and equitably engage in community-academic partnerships to improve maternal health and pregnancy outcomes. We have dedicated two seats for community partners from each IMPROVE CoE for the inaugural cohort.
Community participants attend six interactive capacity and skill-building sessions virtually, design a research concept paper and poster presentation, and receive individual coaching.
Seminars for Academic Partners
Virtual seminars and workshops will provide academics perspectives and skills to bolster their ability in forming partnerships with the community and integrating community expertise into the development, design, and dissemination of research.
Six annual seminars are presented, in partnership with the AMETHIST Training Core, and recorded to act as ongoing resources.
Co-Learning Partnership Cohort Program
Community leaders who complete the Community Scholars Program can enter a co-learning cohort with an academic at their partner Center of Excellence.
The partners will learn side-by-side, from the facilitators and from each other, while developing their project or grant idea. Building community expertise into the research process, learning valuable skills, and building stronger relationships supports long-term partnership capacity.
Individual & Partner Coaching
Our coaching services allow us to work 1:1 with individuals and community-academic pairs for more comprehensive support. This may include helping prep for upcoming applications, addressing challenges and opportunities in the partnership, and creating an infrastructure to enhance the effectiveness of your collaboration, ensuring that both academic and community partners achieve their goals.
Request AMETHIST coaching through the Hub.
CONNECT Platform
Create a profile on the CONNECT (Collaborator Networking) Platform to increase your visibility and connect with others.
Your profile can include photos, videos, news links, publications, and more to showcase your work and allow potential partners to connect with you.
Find people and programs in the network using the search bar and filters, and check out their profile to learn more and connect!
LEARN Resource Library
Explore our collection of materials designed to support the development and sustainability of community-academic partnerships. Our resource library is continuously updated with new tools, guides, and best practices to help you navigate the complexities of partnership work.
Click the button to below view the full library, or check out our selected “go-to” resources at the top of this page.