The Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) builds the power and capacity of community-based organizations to create social change through partnerships with the University of Minnesota. We match the research and technical needs of organizations with student research assistants to carry out community-defined and community-guided projects. CURA works with organizations selected for the program to create shared understanding and action based on the results.
The deadline for Fall 2023 projects proposals is June 12, 2023. The projects will run from early September to mid-January.
More details on submitting your proposal:
- Kris Nelson Community Research Program Application
- Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program application guide
- Read more about CURA's research model
- View Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program research and projects on the UMN Library's Digital Conservancy
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a project idea, please feel free to reach out to at C Terrence Anderson at [email protected] or Lee Guekguezian at [email protected].
The Nelson Program is generously funded by the McKnight Foundation.