Ementorhub

What you'll learn

Understand the interwoven elements of Research for Impact in the context of development and adaptation research.

Identify the suite of activities involved in Research for Impact to influence change in policy, practice, behaviour, and attitudes.

Appraise opportunities and challenges in your research plan through a Research for Impact lens.

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Partnership

Strategic Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Program Evaluation

Capacity Planning

Community Development

Influencing

Systems Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Change Management

Research

Policy Analysis

There are 6 modules in this course

On this six-week journey, Jesse DeMaria-Kinney and Mark New share their experience of the Adaptation at Scale for Semi-arid Regions (ASSAR) Project, where they developed and refined the Research for Impact approach. They are joined by researchers and practitioners who followed this approach in their research. Together you will explore the five elements of the Research for Impact approach, i.e. Theory of Change; Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Communication, Capacity Development; and Influencing. You will also get opportunities to hear from researchers and practitioners on the ground who followed this approach and hopefully become inspired and equipped to incorporate these principles into your own research projects. The course is free to enroll and take. You will be offered the option of purchasing a certificate of completion, which you become eligible for if you successfully complete the course requirements. This can be an excellent way of staying motivated! Financial Aid is also available.

Planning for Impact

Engaging and Partnering

Communicating for Impact

Building Capacities

Influencing for Impact