Research with Impact

Learn more about what’s happening in the field of research impact.

Journal Club

Research Impact Canada produces a journal club series to make evidence on knowledge mobilization (KMb) more accessible to knowledge brokers and to create online discussion about research on knowledge mobilization. The articles are open access!

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Tapping Co-Pilot for the Knowledge Mobilization Journal Club

Last month we posted a journal club about a report from the US impact network, Advancing Research Impact for Society.…

Mapping Institutional Pathways for Advancing Research Impacts.

Research Impact in Society, Advancing. 2025. Mapping Institutional Pathways for Advancing Research Impacts. Oregon State University. https://doi.org/10.5399/osu/1187 Abstract Higher education institutions are…

How unpredictable is research impact? Evidence from the UK’s Research Excellence Framework

Yaqub, O. Malkov, D., and Siepel, J. (2023) How unpredictable is research impact? Evidence from the UK’s Research Excellence Framework, Research…

A Knowledge Mobilization Initiative Pilot in the Library: How It Started and How It’s Going

Moore, A. J., Battersby, L., & Crooks, V. (2025). A Knowledge Mobilization Initiative Pilot in the Library: How It Started…

What Makes Education Research Impactful – Case Studies of Research Projects in Singapore

Chua, P. H., Goh, S.-E., Ong, W. L. M., Ow, R. F. L., Chiam, C. L., & Lim, M. C.…

Addressing power imbalance in research: Exploring power in integrated knowledge translation health research

Cameron, J., Kothari, A. & Fiolet, R. (2025) Addressing power imbalance in research: exploring power in integrated knowledge translation health…

Case Studies

The following collection of case studies showcase successful examples of knowledge mobilization. We will be adding to this content shortly!

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Prairie Climate Centre

Summary: The Prairie Climate Centre at the University of Winnipeg is an outstanding example of Knowledge Mobilization. It is committed…

Reshaping Resilience Practices: A Co-Production Approach

Summary of the impact: The Resilient Therapy model, co-produced with vulnerable children and adults and those who support them, is…

Everyone Counts: Mobilizing Knowledges for the 2018 Saskatoon Point-in-Time Homelessness Count

Dr. Isobel M. Findlay, University Co-Director, Community-University Institute for Social Research, University of Saskatchewan Summary:  On April 18, 2018, a…

York Region Food Network

At a glance Issues around a sustainable and healthy food system are central to the work of the York Region…

A Driving Need: Study Connects Victoria Seniors with Volunteer Drivers

For seniors who are no longer able to drive, there remain few viable options for transportation. And while the James…

Cybersec 101 – Cybersecurity awareness and training that is reaching the nation

Summary Cybersec 101 is a cybersecurity training resource toolkit which demonstrates that the prevention of data breaches can be easier,…

RIC Award

The Research Impact Canada Engaged Scholarship Award for Graduate Students (RIC Award) is aimed towards graduate students who conduct research projects with impacts beyond academia. Click to learn more about the award, application process, and previous recipients.

RIC 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award Winner (Doctorate Category): Amish Dua

About the Project Learning About Caribou Together Caribou have held special cultural, spiritual, and economic importance for Indigenous communities for…

RIC 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award Winner (Master’s Category): Nwabuisi Chibudo Joshua

About the Project As climate change increasingly threatens food systems around the world, responses often focus on new technologies, improved…

RIC 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award Winner (Master’s Category): Emily Moore

About the Project Catching Dementia Early: Why Accessible Cognitive Screening Is a Matter of Equity As we get older, many…

RIC 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award Winner (Doctorate Category): Margaret Hughes

About the Project Evaluating multi-species interactions to inform Indigenous-led caribou habitat restoration in fire-prone landscapes Canada’s boreal forests are under…

2026 RIC Engaged Scholarship Award Winners

Research Impact Canada (RIC) is proud to announce this year’s 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award winners! These are four outstanding graduate…

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…