8th Annual HFRCC Research Symposium
The Role of Citizen Science
Building Capacity, Building Partnership
Join us on Friday, September 26, 2025, for the annual HFRCC Research Symposium, highlighting Flint-related research and exploring how collaboration and community engagement drive impactful research. Network with Flint researchers and community experts, engage with poster presenters, and learn from esteemed speakers and panelists.
Join Us!
Are you interested in sharing your Flint-based research?
HFRCC is dedicated to making a positive impact through community engagement and support. Join us in our mission to create a better world for all. We invite you to share your insights and expertise by submitting abstracts for our upcoming Symposium, where you can showcase your work and inspire change.
Submission Details
Abstract Submission Closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
We invite abstracts focused on Flint-related work. Projects may be related to research, service, or education. Of particular interest are abstracts concerning health equity, pandemic response or effects, chronic illness, environment, or mental health, but all topics are welcome! Submit an abstract for a poster and, optionally, for a brief oral presentation. ​
Abstract Format
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Abstracts should be a maximum of 250 words.
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Two formats are accepted for abstracts; a structured abstract presenting research data or an abstract focusing on lessons learned, recommendations, policy issues, etc.
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This form will ask you a series of questions related to your abstract, including all authors and their affiliations.
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Title, authors, affiliations, and the abstract itself should also be included as a single word document.
Please format abstracts using the following sections:
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For structured research abstracts: Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion
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For lessons learned/policy discussion: Issue, Description, Lessons Learned, Recommendations
Early Career Award
Awarded to one community and one academic person that has made a significant contribution to the city of Flint in the first 10 years or less of their career through their work in the classroom, research, volunteerism, or other service within the community. ​
Community - Academic Partnership Award
Awarded to one community and one academic person working in partnership with each other where they have demonstrated their commitment to moving Flint forward. These individuals have made positive contributions within the Flint community through their active engagement in community-academic partnerships.​
E. Hill DeLoney Community Champion Award
Awarded to one community person who has demonstrated a longstanding history of working with the Flint community. This individual has devoted significant amounts of their time/career making positive contributions in Flint that culminated in significant efforts being made in the areas of health and other elements that impact health and well-being. Examples could be policy, economics, infrastructure, and research.​
Toby Citrin Award
Awarded to one academic person who has demonstrated a longstanding history of working with the Flint community. This individual has devoted significant amounts of their time/career making positive contributions in Flint that culminated in significant efforts being made in the areas of health and other elements that impact health and well-being. Examples could be policy, economics, infrastructure, and research.
People's Choice Poster Award
Help decide the awardee by voting at the event.​
