The National Science Foundation (NSF) considers two criteria in their review of proposals: intellectual merit and broader impacts (BI). Broader impacts relate to how the proposed research will “benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes” and is increasingly used as the differentiator between which excellent proposals to fund or not.

The Training Team from the NSF-supported Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) organization will conduct three interactive virtual workshops on Friday, Feb. 7, 14 and 21, 2025.

Click here to learn more about this series.

Session 1: BI 101 and BI Partnerships

This activity-based workshop will cover the history of the BI criterion, provide strategies for conceptualizing, developing, implementing and evaluating BI activities. This session will also discuss where to go to find a good BI partner. What are the elements of a successful partnership? And, how can you ensure that the relationship is mutually beneficial for both members of the partnership? 

Registration

Click here to register for any of the Broader Impacts/Research Impacts session(s). The RDO will send calendar invite(s) and Zoom link(s) upon registration.

Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS)

The purpose of ARIS is to advance impacts of research for the betterment of society and the expansion of research. ARIS elevates research impact by providing high-quality resources and professional development opportunities and by creating connections among researchers, community partners, and engagement practitioners.

Click here to learn more about ARIS, its services, resources, and functions.

Questions?

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