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McMaster Societal Impact Academy

The Office of the Vice-President, Research is excited to introduce the McMaster Societal Impact Academy – a new initiative designed to support research, knowledge creation, mobilization and exchange activities that shape responsible, ethical impact in society.

The Societal Impact Academy hosts a series of programs, funding opportunities and events aimed at celebrating different forms of research impact, while positioning McMaster as a national leader and global powerhouse in translating research and knowledge capital into societal impact.

Learn more about the Academy’s objectives and initiatives below.

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Objectives

Bolster

Support existing research programs to enhance their potential for impact.

Build

Introduce new supports, structures and resources to build capacity for societal impact.

Buzz

Enhance visibility and develop incentives to promote research mobilization and impact.

Initiatives

Society & Impact Luncheon Series Read the latest recap

This lecture series explores how academic researchers and community partners can work together to advance meaningful social change.

Societal Impact Seed Grant Last year's winners

This grant supports campus-society research collaborations with up to $20,000 in seed funding.

Societal Impact Pitch Competition More about the Competition

This competition asks graduate students to creatively showcase how their research can help create a brighter world for a $1000 grand prize.

President's Award for Societal Impact Apply now

This new award recognizes and celebrates exceptional research teams who have generated significant societal impact through knowledge mobilization, translation and/or exchange activities.

Societal Impact Resource Network More about the Network

This network will provide resources and support to McMaster faculty as they work to translate their research into positive societal impact.

McMaster Policy Exchange More about the Policy Exchange

This forum convenes multi-disciplinary impact teams to discuss key challenges along the pathway from research to impact and explore opportunities for evidence-based policy influence.

Resources

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