UKRI have removed the requirement to provide a “Pathways to Impact” plan or complete an “Impact Summary” in grant submissions. For further information go to:
BBSRC: Impact in BBSRC grant applications
ESRC: Demonstrating support for impact in your research proposal
EPSRC: Changes to pathways to impact, including “What this means for EPSRC applications”
MRC: Guidance for Applicants - Impact
When writing an impact summary you need to address two key questions;
Who might benefit from your research?
How might they benefit?
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When writing your pathway to impact the most important question to answer is:
What will you do to ensure that potential beneficiaries have the opportunity to engage with your research?’
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For more information about how to write impact summaries and pathways to impact please look at the NCCPE pathways to impact pages.
In addition, the EPSRC have some innovative examples of pathways to impact on their website which you may find helpful.
Research at the University of York is also supported by a variety of other external funders. A growing number of these are taking an interest in research impact including;
You may find the advice given for RCUK pathways to impact is a helpful starting point when doing other applications. But it is critical to check the guidelines provided by the funder you are applying to. If you have any more questions try one of our useful contacts.
Impact funding opportunities - for information about funding schemes specifically for impact activities please look at our impact funding opportunities pages.