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 10 May 2024 and close on 31 May 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 by hearing from 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 or in-person training sessions at different locations in the UK.
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 second round of training sessions (phase one took place during spring 2024).
There are four modules. We encourage you to attend the full training course. However, you can pick and choose which modules to attend (and whether to attend virtually or in person).
How to strategise, scope and plan for policy impact
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 10 and 12 September 2024, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.
In-person session will take place on 4 September 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm UK time, London, England.
How to navigate the policy impact process
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 18 and 19 September 2024, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.
In-person session will take place on 11 September 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm UK time, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
How to make a difference in policy
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 25 and 26 September 2024, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.
In-person session will take place on 17 September 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm UK time, Bath, England.
How to evaluate and evidence policy impact
Virtual (Zoom) sessions will take place on 1 and 3 October 2024, 9:30am to 12:30pm UK time.
In-person session will take place on 25 September 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm UK time, Glasgow, Scotland.