Research Opportunities
Passionate people who want to support the integration of faith and health will find a home of great value here. If you have research experience, or you are a faculty member or student at a university, we have opportunities for you to work with Meros on our projects, integrating faith into research. We always appreciate having experienced volunteer Research Scholars and Research Assistants willing to support our cross-disciplinary global research teams either in-person or virtually. We believe it is a great way to serve in God’s kingdom, strengthen a research resume, and encourage a local research team.
Research Scholar Volunteer Opportunities
Research Scholars may lead a project or work and mentor a Principal Investigator and Research Assistants on a project basis. Research Scholars typically have advanced knowledge and specialties in areas relating to community health, public health, theology or other areas supporting the integration of faith and health.
As a Meros research scholar, you will have the opportunity to create research collaborations with other researchers and organizations that align with your research interests, and support the ministry of Meros. Consider applying below to join our current Meros Research Scholars.
Position: Meros Africa Fellow
Support the Meros Africa Network and gain experience managing international, faith-based research and training projects.
Developing a Moral Injury Assessment Tool for Health Care Missionaries
Can an evidence-based moral injury assessment screening tool help health care missionary sending agencies to identify staff who are experiencing moral injury?
Exploring Newcomer Welcome Ministry in Clarkston, Georgia
Can a congregation-led participatory process produce the insights and experiences necessary to create a toolkit for conducting newcomer ministry in diverse communities?
Become a Meros Center Research Scholar Volunteer by confidentially completing an application.
Research Assistant Volunteer Opportunities
Virtual Research Assistants
Virtual Research Assistants are either volunteer or contracted individuals on a project basis to assist with data aggregation, analysis, or presentation on a part-time basis. Many Research Assistants are students. These remote work opportunities support ministry efforts and provide the chance to gain knowledge and experience, and potentially be included in research publication. A Virtual Research Assistant will have basic experience in the research process. Open opportunities and an opportunity to apply are listed below and noted on project on the Meros Marketplace and Projects pages.
Field Research Assistants
Field Research Assistants are volunteers who travel globally to communities collecting data in support of Meros Projects. The Field Research Assistant will have access to the requirements and resources to travel internationally, including a valid passport, required travel immunizations, financial ability to spend 2-4 weeks in the field, and technical abilities to operate technology and communicate when travelling. Specific opportunities may have additional requirements. New Field Research Assistants may be required to obtain the Meros Center certificate in Community Health Ministry. Open opportunities and an opportunity to apply are listed below and noted on project on the Meros Marketplace and Projects pages.
Ready, Set, Engage! A Field-Defining Study of Congregational Readiness for Faith-Based Health and Flourishing
What are the best practices for cancer care staff to use the NCCN distress thermometer and problem list in their workflows to ensure patients receive holistic care?
Position: Meros Africa Coordinator
Maintain and strengthen the Meros Africa Network at the Meros Africa office in Lusaka, Zambia coordinating weekly and monthly tasks and travelling to support in-person events.
Understanding The Socio-Cultural and Religious Factors on Stunting Prevalence in East Nusa Tenggara
What are the religious and socio-cultural factors that influence stunting in the East Nusa Tenggara Province?
Project GLORY (Good Life in memORY care)
How does the implementation of a ‘good life’ intervention, utilizing a web application of educational and training resources, affect the quality of care and quality of life for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in nursing homes, and what are the perceptions of staff and families regarding this intervention?
