The missing link of research impactLink opens in a new window

This paper explores causation and attribution of impact through investigating how smaller impacts result into larger effects and value creation.

Useful for: understanding of impact and its relationship with causation and attribution.

Pedersen, D. & Hvidtfeldt, R. (2024) Research Evaluation Vol 33.

This paper uses paired datasets of REF impact case studies and underpinning grants to demonstrate that anticipated impact claims made in grant applications are often congruent with realised impact claims made in impact case studies

Useful for: understanding the (un)predictable nature of impact.

Yaqub, O., Malkov, D. & Siepel, J. (2023) Research Evaluation Vol 32/2

How to evaluate ex ante impact of funding proposals? An analysis of reviewers’ comments on impact statementsLink opens in a new window

This paper outlines 3 common processes used by funding bodies when assessing impact statements.

Useful for: understanding what funding bodies look for in impact statements.

Lai, M. et al (2020) Research Evaluation Vol 29/4

Evaluating impact from research: A methodological frameworkLink opens in a new window

This paper sets out new definitions for research impact and impact evaluation. Describes 5 approaches to impact evaluation, design and methods to evidence the impact of research from any discipline.

Useful for: selecting an impact approach for a specific discipline/project

Reed, M. et al (2021) Research Policy Vol 50/4

Gathering evidence of impact from research support services: Examining impact in the context of the Centre for Environmental Data AnalysisLink opens in a new window

This paper explores processes for collecting impact information, noting that evidencing impact imposes burdens on researchers

Useful for: understanding some of the pressures of evidencing impact.

From invisibility to impact: Recognising the scientific and societal relevance of interdisciplinary sustainability researchLink opens in a new window

This paper explores the research-policy interface and challenges narrow views of impact.

Useful for: intangible forms of impact e.g. shifts in opinion and practices among policy and civil society actors.

Rau, H. et al (2018) Research Policy Vol 47/1

Is funding related to higher research impact? Exploring its relationship and the mediating role of collaboration in several disciplinesLink opens in a new window

This paper demonstrates that funded research is published in more prestigious journals and that mediators between funding and research impact differ according to the disciplines.

Useful for: understanding links between funded projects and impact.

Alvarez-Bornstein, B. and Bordons, M. (2021) Journal of Informetrics Vol 15/1

Exploring research impact models: A systematic scoping reviewLink opens in a new window

This paper investigates the nature, objectives, approaches, and other attributes of research impact models.

It identifies three types of impact model: outcome-based; process-based, and those synthesising both approaches.

Useful for: improving research impact models.

Razmgir, M. (2021) Research Evaluation Vol 30/4

The conflict of impact for early career researchers planning for a future in the academyLink opens in a new window

This paper explores the complexities experienced by early career researchers in demonstrating research value beyond academia against navigating an academic career.

Useful for: understanding the challenges ECRs face in navigating impact.

Wróblewska, M.N. et al (2024) Research Evaluation Vol 33.

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