Welcome to CHEEER
Vision: Be a trailblazer in achieving healthy communities through engaged research, education, and advocacy
Mission: Partner with communities to:
Conduct innovative health equity research,
Develop a network of diverse health equity leaders, and
Advocate for policies that promote well-being and health for all
Annual Community Research Dissemination Day 2025 Uncharted Waters
Continuing the Important Work We Do and Supporting Our Partners in Challenging Times
Please check out our recap page if you missed the event. Here you'll find photos, videos, and various materials from the night.
CHEEER Report to the Community
This report is an extensive showcase of the various research projects and community engaged events CHEEER has conducted from 2017-2024
Internal and External Funding Opportunities
Learn more to Earn more
Check out our Grant Programs Pages to view grants previously offered internally by CHEEER and find current external funding opportunities from our affiliates
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We value the partner ships that we have fostered with community organizations.
Both the ones that we have forged on our own, as well as the ones we have gained via our Pilot Awardee Projects.
These partnerships have led to an immense amount of collaboration as well as furthering our mission.
Learn more on our Community Partner Page




























































Over 10 Years of Focused Research
We have made it our mission to reduce health disparities by researching root causes, mechanisms, and interventions – educating students, providers, and policy makers – and partnering with community organizations and government agencies.


















