Turning Research Into Action

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

A Huge Thank You and Farewell to Connie Tang

Posted on behalf of David Phipps I am sad for us to let you know that Connie Tang will be leaving Research Impact Canada (RIC) on March 12, 2025. I am delighted for Connie that she has taken up a position as Director, Public Sector and Small Business, in the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto […]

2025 RIC Engaged Scholarship Award is Open!

The 2025 Research Impact Canada (RIC) Engaged Scholarship Award for Graduate Students is accepting applications now! We encourage graduate students from our Canadian RIC member institutions to apply. Those who are in the process of or have already started conducting knowledge mobilization activities for their research project and are hoping to make an impact are […]

CERCA publishes the Research Impact Glossary

David Phipps is chair of the CERCA International Research Impact Assessment Advisory Board which, according to the post, guided the development of the glossary.The new document aims to provide a common theoretical foundation for CERCA centres to craft narratives within their research impact strategies. The glossary outlines the most commonly used terminologies by professionals in […]

University of Guelph Mobilizes Climate Smart Agriculture and Genomics with Federal Funding

JULY 30, 2024 – Agriculture and food systems have enormous potential to help Canada mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate and genomics research in agri-food is driving sustainable solutions to major global challenges. As a world leader in agri-food genomics, the University of Guelph is contributing to high-impact research, innovations and […]

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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Modules

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

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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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