Turning Research Into Action

Research Impact Canada is a pan-Canadian network dedicated to maximizing the impact of research for the public good.

Applications Now Open: RIC 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award

Research Impact Canada (RIC) is pleased to open the call for applications for the 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award for Graduate Students – our annual recognition of exceptional community-engaged research that drives meaningful impact. This year (and moving forward), non-university member organizations in the RIC Network are invited to submit applications!* We’re excited to expand this […]

Nominations Open: Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership 2026

Research Impact Canada is pleased to announce the Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership 2026 is now open for nominations! This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing knowledge mobilization (KMb) as a profession and is named in honor of Peter Levesque, a pioneer in the field. Among many achievements in his career, […]

CKF26: Call for Contributions

We are accepting contributions for presentations, workshops, and roundtables that will facilitate active participation, reflection, and learning around knowledge mobilization and research impact. The contribution deadline is February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Contents Overview The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) is a biennial event that provides opportunities for professional development, learning and networking for […]

RIC welcomes four new members in 2025

In March, Research Impact Canada (RIC) welcomed four new members, bringing the total number of RIC members to 41. The new members include one world-renowned, research hospital (Hospital for Sick Children), two new university members (Brock and Mt. Royal), and one university member re-joining the RIC network (Western). SickKids Learning Institute (Toronto, Ontario): Since its […]

So, you’re new to research impact?

Please note that the original blog post can be found at The Research Whisperer. The impact that research generates in society is a hot topic internationally. It can be a complex topic and poses different challenges depending on whether you are a researcher, research professional, funder, or research user. Over the last year, the four […]

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Resources

View our peer-reviewed online repository of knowledge mobilization tools and resources.

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Modules

Follow a series of practical online modules, each focused on a specific knowledge mobilization skill.

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Forum

Share what you know and learn from others working in the KMb field at this biennial event.

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Our Membership

Membership in Research Impact Canada helps your organization become more successful in turning your research into impact and creates opportunities for collaboration and leadership.

Our members each have unique specialties, such as:

rural and remote community engagement
certification programs
local community partnerships
and more!

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