Application due date: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM
Notification of awards: 3/17/26
Program duration: 3/23/26-3/22/27
The Mount Sinai Clinical & Translational Science Award Program Community & Collaboration Core (CTSA C&C) is seeking applicants for a new Community Engagement Scholars program. This program supports staff members from New York City Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who are interested in learning more about environmental and public health and translating research to community action. Scholars will participate in professional development opportunities through Mount Sinai’s Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program, receive a stipend, and engage with a network of researchers, clinicians, and community partners.
The goal of this program is to build long-term capacity within CBOs to support translation of scientific research into meaningful, community-informed action. Scholars are expected to bring back skills, tools, and insights gained through the program to benefit their home organizations and the communities they serve. At the conclusion of the program, Scholars will present a work plan describing how they will incorporate acquired knowledge and skills into the work that they do with their organization to benefit the communities they serve.
*** A cohort of three scholars will each be awarded a $9,000 stipend (through their organization) for 12 months of participation. Scholars are expected to dedicate approximately 5 hours per month to Mount Sinai–led training and educational activities and applied learning together as a scholar group. This commitment is designed to be compatible with full-time employment at a community-based organization. Training sessions and meetings will be scheduled according to Scholar availability. ***
Eligibility
– Nominee must be a current staff member of a NYC Community-Based Organization
– Nominee should have a role that includes aspects of community engagement, program implementation, advocacy, research, or partnership development
– Organization must approve the nominee’s participation for the full duration of the program
Program Benefits
– Stipend for the selected Community Engagement Scholar, awarded through the organization
– Professional development and training through Mount Sinai’s CTSA
– Exposure to clinical and translational research processes
– Opportunities to build partnerships with researchers and other CBOs based on Scholar’s goals and interests
– Practical tools to translate research into community-centered action
How to Apply
Interested candidates must (1) complete a brief application and (2) submit a signed letter of support from their organization by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 10.
For questions, please contact us by email: sarah.evans@mssm.edu