Civic Engagement in Action: Empowering Researchers and Educators to Make an Impact

Introduction

Are you a researcher or educator passionate about connecting your work with societal needs and actors? Do you want to learn and experience how to integrate civic engagement into your work while building meaningful partnerships and enhancing your impact? This hands-on, interdisciplinary training is designed to equip you with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to turn your vision into action.

Course information

ECTS: 2.5
Number of sessions: 6
Hours per session: 4

Aims and working method:

By participating in this training, you will:

• Receive coaching and mentorship to develop your project ideas.
• Access a network of experts and colleagues, diverse actors and potential partners.
• Learn practical methods to integrate civic engagement into your research or teaching.
• Become part of a growing community of civic-minded researchers and educators.
• Strengthen your abilities to secure skills, funding and resources for future initiatives.

We are looking for individuals from TU Delft, Erasmus University, and Erasmus MC who are:

• PhD candidates or PostDocs who have an idea to implement a civic engagement activities in their work, for example a research proposal, course or impact-project
• Educators seeking to incorporate civic engagement practices into their teaching.

That are:

• Open-minded and eager to work across disciplines and perspectives.
• Ready to embrace a hands-on, DIY approach to implementing civic engagement practices.

Expectations

We expect that participants will apply the acquired skills and knowledge within approximately 6 months after the completion of training through project implementation.

Eligibility and Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Have an idea for a civic engagement project.
• Be officially affiliated with TU Delft, Erasmus University, or Erasmus MC.
• Submit an email confirmation from your supervisor indicating your availability to attend all sessions and preparations.
• Commit to attending all sessions and completing the assigned tasks.

Application Process

We will select around 5 participants per institution to join this pilot program. Applicants will be chosen based on their motivation, alignment with the program's goals, and diversity. To apply:

1. Prepare a short paragraph (max. 300 words) describing your project idea
2. Obtain an email from your supervisor confirming your availability.
3. Block the time for the training sessions in your calendar.
4. Submit your application by using the application form available at the bottom of this webpage.

Please note that the deadline has been extended to 24 February 2025.

Join us in redefining research and teaching through civic engagement. Together, we can create meaningful change!