RCUK publishes more Pathways to Impact case studies

Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today published a number of additional best practice case studies online to help applicants to realise the impact of their research and to provide guidance with completing the Pathways to Impact section of their application.

Pathways to Impact encourage researchers to consider the sorts of activities that may help their research to have an impact. Each case study provides a personal account from an RCUK-funded researcher with regard to their approach and experience of Pathways to Impact.

A wide variety of activities have been funded by being specified within the Pathway to Impact section including public engagement, direct collaborations with beneficiaries, events, policy briefings and many more.

RCUK launched its first set of Pathways to Impact case studies in May 2012. Further case studies will be added over the coming months to build a knowledge bank of experience and best practice that researchers can draw on.

The case studies are available here.

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Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils who annually invest around £3 billion in research. We support excellent research, as judged by peer review, that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK. To maintain the UK’s global research position we offer a diverse range of funding opportunities, foster international collaborations and provide access to the best facilities and infrastructure around the world. We also support the training and career development of researchers and work with them to inspire young people and engage the wider public with research. To maximise the impact of research on economic growth and societal wellbeing we work in partnership with other research funders including the Technology Strategy Board, the UK Higher Education funding bodies, business, government, and charitable organisations. www.rcuk.ac.uk.

The seven UK Research Councils are:

Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC);
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC);
Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC);
Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);
Medical Research Council (MRC);
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);
Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).