IMPACT-oriented science supports decision-makers in using the latest research and evidence to guide their decision-making. The IMPACT Program assists researchers and scientists with translating their evidence into policy, guidelines, and regulations.
The IMPACT consultation service helps researchers develop competency in the following domains:
- Conducting IMPACT-Oriented Science
- Recognizing Researcher’s Responsibilities
- Partnering with Decision-Makers
- Translating for Decision-Makers
- Growing an IMPACT-Oriented Career
IMPACT consultations can assist researchers with issues such as:
- Understanding the spectrum of policy and practice change opportunities.
- Knowing when there is sufficient and adequately rigorous data to advocate for a policy approach or practice guidelines.
- Identifying key decision-makers and their representatives and stakeholders, advocates, or communities who they respond to.
- Achieving advancement and promotion with an IMPACT-oriented career.
- Support with writing policy briefs, op-eds, sign-on letters, etc.
- Review of completed dissemination materials, including policy brief, infographic, presentation, etc.
- Methods and strategies for policy evaluation.
Consultations are free. On occasion, extended engagements may incur costs.
