Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization Research to Impact - Foundations Course

KxM Research to Impact Foundations Course is a self-paced, online course designed for members of the UBC community - including faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and researchers whose research aims to create social impact through informing practice and policy and/or expanding public conversation.

Course learning outcomes: 

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define KxM practices and explain their role in research impact
• Apply appropriate frameworks and approaches to KxM
• Design effective dissemination strategies for diverse knowledge users
• Build ethical research partnerships using inclusive engagement practices
• Create a comprehensive KxM plan, incorporating evaluation and grant requirements

Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for:

• UBC faculty, post-doctoral fellows, grad students and staff doing research aimed at informing practice, policy and dialogue for social, cultural, health, environmental, or economic impact. 
• Learners who are currently engaged in research with non-academic partners (community, government, industry) or have a desire to do partnered research. 
• You are currently doing research, or you are applying for a research grant.   

This course may not be suitable if:

• Your KxM skills and knowledge are already at an advanced level.
• Your research is strictly focused on commercialization and technology transfer (for commercialization support, please contact the UBC University-Industry Liaison Office)