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How can I make a difference in future research?

Did you know that as a teen, you have the power to change the future of research? That’s right! By taking some trainings and joining an advisory council, you can become a key player in partnership-based research, also called patient-centered outcomes research. You’ll learn all about how research works and what your role can be as a research partner. With this new knowledge, you’ll bring a fresh perspective to the research process, making sure the needs and experiences of other teens just like you are heard and considered. Imagine being a part of making a real difference in the world!

Be a youth research leader and make a difference!

Discover your role as a research partner

Get a deep understanding of partnership-based research and how you can make a difference as a teen research partner. By completing our training, you will learn all about being an active partner in research as a participant or as an advisory council member.

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Explore resources specifically for justice-involved teens and their families

Check out our resources made just for teens and families involved with the juvenile justice system, and other studies currently looking for advisory council members.

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Advisory Council FAQs

An advisory council is like a squad of smart experts and people who have been through similar experiences who come together to give advice and ideas about a certain topic. They bring their knowledge and perspectives to the table to help solve problems and make important decisions. These experts can come from different backgrounds, like healthcare, education, business, or government. They give advice, but they don’t make the final call or enforce rules. Their job is to help guide and make sure decisions are made with the best information available.

Joining an advisory council is your chance to make a difference in the world of research. You’ll get to use your own experiences, knowledge, and ideas to help make sure that research is based on a perspective that is important to the people in your community. And, by being part of an advisory council, you will have the power to change the future of research and have a positive impact on the people in your community. Plus, being on an advisory council is a cool way to grow and learn new things. You will gain new knowledge and develop important skills that will help you in the future.

Want to join an advisory council? Here’s what you can do: first, check out different groups and organizations that have advisory councils and see what they focus on. Next, reach out to organizations you’re interested in and ask if they have a council or are looking for members. Check out our explore resources tab above.

You can find out more about advisory councils by checking websites and databases that talk about the topics you like. Search for groups, schools, or government places that work on the subject you’re curious about and see if they have a special group of experts called an advisory council or if they have information on how to become part of it. Ask professional groups or clubs that deal with the subject for information on advisory councils or how to join one. You can also go to events, online meetings, or classes about the subject to meet others who might know more about advisory councils. Finally, you can participate in our training to ger helpful information about how to connect with advisory councils across the U.S.