 The Community Scientist Academy, CSA, was designed to increase community members' understanding of the research process and encourage them to become more involved in clinical and translational science. The CSA was piloted twice with community members and patients who had not previously been involved in research. After attending the CSA, many participants expressed interest in reviewing grant applications and attending additional training. This suggests that the CSA has successfully demystified the research process and encouraged greater participation from underrepresented groups in clinical and translational science. This article was authored by M. Catherine Stewart, Nicholas Spencer, Anna H. Davis, and others.