Based in a leading research university, CEAL@UNC promotes and collaborates in research-related activities led by UNC and other universities and organizations to inform assisted living practice and policy across the country and educate consumers.
CEAL@UNC efforts related to research include convening the CEAL@UNC Research Network, awarding the annual CEAL@UNC Research Award, and promoting ongoing assisted living research.
Current Projects
The CEAL@UNC Research Network
Many hundreds of researchers are conducting studies to inform practice and policy and advance the well-being of the people who live and work in assisted living.
The CEAL@UNC Research Network promotes, expands, and strengthens assisted living research and its impact by supporting researchers across the United States and Canada through:
– Mentorship, consultation, and networking
– Dissemination opportunities
– Multi-site research
Click here if you are interested in joining this network, or here if you wish to learn more about the expertise of Research Network affiliates.
The CEAL@UNC Research Award
Presented by CEAL@UNC, this annual award recognizes innovative and rigorous research published in the past calendar year that demonstrates promise to inform practice and/or policy to advance the well-being of those who live and work in assisted living.
Each year, CEAL@UNC staff identify eligible papers and select 10 finalists based on innovation, methodological rigor, and alignment with the CEAL@UNC mission. The final recipient is chosen by members of the CEAL@UNC Advisory Board and Research Network.
Assisted Living Research in Progress
CEAL@UNC is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and disseminating and translating research findings to providers, policy makers, and consumers.
The assisted living research in progress catalogue summarizes select research projects currently being conducted by CEAL@UNC and Research Network affiliates.
If you are interested in learning more about any of these projects, contact us for more information.
