At VetREC, we empower Veteran voices through research and education. We are dedicated to highlighting the remarkable work of Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and research institutions. We’re here to help you tell your story and amplify your impact.

Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)

We assist in creating and sustaining internal research infrastructures to measure, analyze, and communicate your impact with Veterans over time. Our services include designing and implementing data collection tools (interview/focus group questions and surveys), creating communications to engage Veteran stakeholders, and organizing and analyzing data to produce comprehensive project deliverables. Past projects have included developing Research Program Standard Operating Procedures, writing Community Impact Reports, creating infographics, presenting on behalf of your organization at conferences, and compiling Community Field Research and Longitudinal Reports that tell your organization’s story over time.

• Impact Assessment: Want to know how your services are transforming Veterans’ lives? VetREC can help you:
  • Set up robust research infrastructures.
  • Collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Write detailed quarterly and/or annual impact reports.
  • Track longitudinal data to identify high-impact areas and opportunities for growth.
• Needs Assessments: Understand and document the needs of the Veterans you serve. VetREC can:
  • Conduct thorough needs assessments for specific programs or services.
  • Collect and analyze data, both from your organization and existing scientific literature.
  • Provide comprehensive reports for internal use and external communication with funders.
• Funding Support: Secure the funding you need to continue your vital work. VetREC offers:
  • Identification of grant opportunities tailored to your organization’s needs.
  • Expertise in writing and submitting compelling grant proposals.

Researchers and Research Institutions

We specialize in recruiting Veterans for research engagement projects that work with Veterans and not on them, ensuring higher participant response and retention rates. Through curated workshops and Veteran research engagement toolkits, we empower faculty and research staff at universities and research institutions to conduct research with, not on, Veterans. This approach fosters reciprocal engagement, facilitates data collection, and results in direct community impact.

• Veteran Research Readiness: Ready to elevate your research engagement with Veterans? VetREC specializes in:
  • Hosting workshops to train faculty and staff in Veteran research engagement competencies.
  • Developing strategies to overcome recruitment challenges and retain Veterans in long-term studies.
  • Creating feedback loops and building rapport with Veteran stakeholders to facilitate ongoing research relationships.
• Funding Support: VetREC can help shape your research grant proposals to align with the true needs of the Veteran community. We can write Veteran community impact statements and provide letters of support to strengthen your grant applications.

At VetREC, we believe in the power of storytelling and the importance of conducting research that has a real, tangible impact on the Veteran community. Reach out today to discuss your needs and discover how we can work together to empower Veteran voices through research and education.