The course is being delivered by the Institute for Methods Innovation on behalf of NERC and ESRC. See the full event details on the Institute for Methods Innovation website. Registration will open on 4 November 2024 and close on 4 December 2024.
This training programme is designed to support researchers to make a demonstrable difference to evidence-informed public policy with their research. Participants will:
- learn from experts in policy engagement and research impact
- gain policymaker insights through direct interaction with policymakers
- have the opportunity to join an alumni network for continued support, collaboration, and professional growth post-training
The programme consists of a self-paced online training course and live virtual training sessions.
You must be an environmental, economic or social science researcher at postdoctoral level or higher, based at an organisation which is eligible to apply to ESRC or NERC.
Note: this is the third round of training sessions (phase two took place during autumn 2024).
There are four modules. Each module will be broken into two half-days to avoid digital fatigue.
We encourage you to attend the full training course. However, you can pick and choose which modules to attend. Participants need to attend both half day sessions for the modules they choose.
How to strategise, scope and plan for policy impact
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 20 and 22 January 2025, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.
How to navigate the policy impact process
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 28 and 30 January 2025, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.
How to make a difference in policy
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 3 and 5 February 2025, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.
How to evaluate and evidence policy impact
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 10 and 12 February 2025, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.