Some research impact can happen serendipitously, but having an impact plan can help you expedite and maximise the uptake of your work. This is true for both academic impact and 'real-world' impact.
You'll also want to track your research impact and collect evidence so you can write a convincing description of your research impact in any place where track record is considered.
Maximise your research impact by creating a strategy and an action plan.
Choose appropriate indicators and monitor your research impact.
Raising your own profile can be one way of promoting uptake of your research.
Translate your research into real-world impact with industry partnerships.
Writing a clear and succinct research impact narrative is key for many contexts.
You'll need to write about your track record of research impact in grant applications, promotion applications, and prize or learned academy nominations. Good reserach impact narratives contain three key elements:
NHMRC Investigator Grants and Synergy Grants both have a dedicated research impact section which requires a narrative case study. Explore the University of Sydney Resource Packs for NHMRC-specific advice on how to approach and write your case study. You will need to log in with your UniKey to access these links.
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