The CHAMP Awards program supported 28 community-academic projects over seven funding cycles, resulting in over 250 peer-reviewed articles and more than 60 subsequent grants.
The CHAMP intramural awards program successfully catalyzed community-engaged research, leading to significant academic output and subsequent external funding.
Objectives/Goals: Mayo Clinic launched the Community Health Assessment and Improvement Measures Program (CHAMP) Awards to support community–academic partnerships that address community health needs through community-engaged research. This abstract describes the development, implementation, and impact of CHAMP. Methods/Study Population: Launched in 2014, CHAMP offers two awards: Research Awards for discreet community-engaged research projects and Partnership Development to develop infrastructure for future community-engaged research. Awardees must address identified community health needs and involve community partners. The awards span two years; Year 1 focuses on partnership development and Year 2 on implementing project aims. Projects are reviewed and scored by internal investigators and community partners, and top-scoring proposals are selected by a review committee. Budgets must support community partners and teams submit progress and final reports to track the impact of the awards. Outcomes such as grants, publications, and career advancement are tracked by program staff. Results/Anticipated Results: The CHAMP Awards have completed seven funding cycles, supporting 28 community–academic projects and partnerships across Arizona, Florida, and the Midwest. To date, 23 awardees have published over 250 peer-reviewed articles related to community-engaged research. Of the 28 projects, over 60 subsequent grants have been secured from agencies such as the National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute, and others, expanding both impact and sustainability. Project topics include school-based vaccinations, cardiovascular disease prevention, cancer advocacy, screening, and diabetes management. Awardees and partners continue to advance science, build lasting relationships, and secure additional resources. Discussion/Significance of Impact: The CHAMP Awards advance community-engaged research by developing and funding strong community–academic partnerships that address identified community health needs. The program supports early-career investigators, promotes workforce development, and has catalyzed new funding through subsequent grants.
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