An 8-week knowledge mobilization course for beginner+ mobilizers.
Learn from leading knowledge mobilization experts, build skills, discuss with peers, and practice applying what you know! Note: this course is about mobilizing knowledge generated through the research process.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Who: Designed for faculty, students, staff, research team members, community partners involved in the research cycle and anyone interested in learning about knowledge mobilization (who are available to attend 6 out of 8 live Zoom sessions). Best for beginners, but intermediate to expert-level mobilizers can also learn and enjoy!
What: Weekly pre-recorded videos, readings, and topic summaries on important topics in knowledge mobilization, assignments to activate learning, and live Zoom sessions with presentations by knowledge mobilization experts. In English and French simultaneously.
When:
Course dates: June 1st – July 24th, 2026
Where: Online: via Disco and Zoom
Live Zoom sessions: Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:00pm ET (weekly starting June 4th)
WHO CAN REGISTER?
Applicants must be available to attend 6 of 8 live Zoom sessions (weekly on Thursdays 1:30-3pm ET starting June 4).
RIC-member institutions: faculty, staff, students, post-docs, recent alumni, and community partners from Research Impact Canada member institutions
- Regular RIC-member institutions: 8 free spots
- Affiliate RIC-member institutions: 5 free spots
- Consortia RIC-members: 12 total free spots per consortium
NON-RIC: anyone outside of the RIC network interested in learning more about knowledge mobilization
HOW TO REGISTER:
Where: via Eventbrite.
When: April 30 – May 13, 2026
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
RIC-member institutions:
Regular RIC-member institutions: 8 free spots
Affiliate RIC-member institutions: 5 free spots
Consortia RIC-members: 12 total free spots per consortium
External:
Individual: $800 ($400 for people working at non-profit)
Group – Individual certification (min. 5 people): $400 per person (individual Zoom links, Canvas invitations, and certificates)
Group certification: $2000 (1 Zoom link and Canvas invitation, 1 group certificate)
COURSE STRUCTURE
CORE CONTENT:
The core content teaches the basics of the module topic. It includes:
- A pre-recorded video
- A reading or resource to watch/read/listen to
- A topic summary of the key learnings for the module
Think of the core content like your course lecture and reading. Watching, reading, reviewing these materials is mandatory. They will be shared on Disco every Monday at 9am ET.
ACTIVITIES:
The activities are additional opportunities to activate your learning. This includes:
- Assignments: activate your learnings (soft deadline each Friday at 11:59pm, final deadline is one week after end of course)
- Live Zoom sessions: weekly sessions with expert guest speakers (Thursdays, 1:30-3:00pm ET starting June 4, 2026)
EARNING THE COURSE CERTIFICATE:
To earn the course certificate, you must:
- Watch/read/review all the core content for all 8 modules
- Attend 6 live Zoom sessions
- Complete 2 assignments
CONTACT
For more information, please contact ricmobilizeu@gmail.com.