When writing an impact section in a funding proposal, you're expected to predict the future impact of your work and map out a pathway toward it. If you're writing an impact case study, you will pull together evidence to tell a convincing story about how your work has made a difference. These are two very different tasks. But the tools and resources on this page will help you write convincingly about impact, no matter where you are on your research journey.
Your writing needs to be accessible and inclusive. So you should use simple, easy-to-understand language. The National Adult Literacy Agency provides access to some helpful resources on using Plain English, including a .
Writing an impact case study
The College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences has developed an impact case study template and template guidance document to help researchers in writing an effective impact case study. Examples of completed case studies are also available on this webpage.
Other helpful resources:
- UCD, : guidance on what makes an excellent case study, case study template and tips for writing your own case study.
- 深夜亚洲福利久久 of Limerick, : tips on preparing and writing your case study and .
- REF, , case studies searchable by keywords and institution.
What makes an excellent case study?
Developing an effective impact section
Training workshop: Understanding Proposal Writing
Proposal writing is a time consuming process which can be truly rewarding in terms of enhancing your research career prospects and building your international network and reputation. This workshop will provide insights on the process and will enable participants to understand:
- Where to find relevant info and how to use it
- How to choose the right opportunity
- What makes a proposal successful
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Many researchers find the impact sections of their grant applications among the most challenging to complete. explains exactly what you need to write in the impact sections in impact sections of grant applications for funders.
Communicating research to a public audience
Training workshop: Communicating Research to a Public Audience
- Eoin Hahessy, Head of Media and Communications at UCC, outlines the tools and supports to help you communicate your research at the university.
(Internal UCC Sharepoint Link)
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