Hello again!

We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming webinar on Incorporating Knowledge Translation and Research Impact in Grant Applications, part of the CoP-ROOI 2025 programme.

We warmly invite all research support professionals and academics to register and join us for this exciting session designed to enhance the integration of research impact and knowledge translation in grant applications.

Type/Description: Webinar (MS Teams, Online)

Date: 4 November 2025, 14h00 – 15h30

Facilitator: Prof Nnenesi Kgabi (North-West University, NWU)

Speakers: Mrs Rennie Munyayi (Namibia University of Science and Technology, NUST) & Dr Fortune Mokoena (NWU)

Overview

In the evolving landscape of research funding, grant applications are no longer evaluated solely on scientific merits. Increasingly, funders require a clear articulation of how research findings will be translated into meaningful outcomes and measurable impact for the benefit of communities. Demonstrating the potential for knowledge translation and socio-economic benefit is becoming essential for securing competitive grants.

To meet these growing expectations, researchers and research managers must be equipped to integrate knowledge translation strategies and research impact pathways into funding proposals. This includes the ability to identify, plan, document, and report on potential impacts aligned with funder requirements.

We are pleased to announce a virtual webinar on ‘Incorporating Knowledge Translation and Research Impact in Grant Applications,’ designed to build capacity among research support professionals and academics. This event forms part of the Community of Practice of Research Output, Outcome, and Impact (COP-ROOI) 2025 programme with a focus on Research Impact and Grants Management. COP-ROOI aims to foster collaboration, share best practices, and enhance institutional capabilities in achieving and evidencing research impact.

Objectives

Participation in the webinar will lead to:

• Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate knowledge translation strategies and impactful pathways into grant applications.
• Enhance their alignment with community needs and funder expectations.

Highlights

• Interactive workshop led by experts in research grants, implementation and impact.

• To learn best practices in the analysis of successful grant applications, with a focus on applicability in African contexts.

• Opportunity for participants to connect, share experiences, and collaborate on research impact projects.

Conclusion

Join us in this groundbreaking workshop to unlock the full potential of research impact across Africa. Together, we can drive meaningful change and contribute to the continent's development through impactful research and innovation.

We look forward to your participation in this insightful and practical session!

Join Us if you haven't yet: Become a CoP-ROOI member here. To join our CoP-ROOI WhatsApp group, use this here.