This competency supports engaging the public in the research process. It emphasizes co-creation, inclusive participation, and mutual learning between researchers and society.

Participants will learn how to design and lead citizen engagement activities that inspire and mobilize community involvement. The course will guide learners in integrating community knowledge into research questions, ensuring that scientific inquiries are relevant and beneficial to both researchers and the public. Additionally, the learning path emphasizes the importance of fostering trust, transparency, and reciprocity with the public, equipping participants with the skills to build meaningful and lasting relationships with community members. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, learners will be prepared to promote citizen science initiatives that are inclusive, impactful, and sustainable.

By the end of this learning path, participants will be able to effectively promote citizen science by designing and leading engagement activities that inspire community involvement, integrate community knowledge into research, and foster trust and reciprocity with the public, ensuring initiatives are inclusive, impactful, and sustainable.

Key outcomes include being able to:

• Design and lead citizen engagement activities.

• Integrate community knowledge into research questions.

• Foster trust, transparency, and reciprocity with the public.