Tools
The Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team at Research Western offers a series of three tools to guide researchers in planning their knowledge exchange activities as part of their research. Support, training and consultations are encouraged and welcomed by contacting us.
Please note: you must sign in to your Western University Microsoft 365 account to access any of the tools provided below .
Knowledge Mobilization Planning Resources
Below are resources to help navigate the broad concept of knowledge mobilization. They are best reviewed sequentially.
- Exploring Knowledge Exchange: A Glossary to Learn More requires Western login
- Charting Your Pathway to Impact: Your Knowledge Exchange Plan requires Western login
- Reviewing a Grant Application with a Knowledge Exchange and Impact Lens: A Checklist requires Western login
Narrative CVs
Transitioning from a traditional academic CV to a narrative CV can feel like a daunting task. The information and resources here will guide you through the process.
Additional Tools
Knowledge Exchange & EDI Tool
Grant Writing and Knowledge Exchange
A series of grant-specific guides for annual external funding competitions. Requires Western login.
- Knowledge Mobilization for Insight Grants Guide (updated July 2024)
- Knowledge Translation for CIHR Project Grants Guide (updated July 2024)
- Letter of Support Guide (updated September 2024)
Impact Scholarly Diffusion Tool
Intended to assist researchers in developing and enriching descriptions of research impact
- Template Scholarly Impact Report –
Research Group - Template Scholarly Impact Summary –
Individual Researcher - Comparison: Traditional vs Enhanced
Scholarly Impact Description - Resource: Bibliometric Indicators
Available in Different Platforms - Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create
an InCites Account - Step-by-Step Guide: How to Look up
Your Publication and Citation Data in
InCites - Step-by-Step Guide: How to Look up
Your Published Names in Web of Science - Step-by-Step Guide: How to Upload
a Custom Dataset in InCites - Step-by-Step Guide: How to Find in
InCites the Research Areas reflected
among Your Publications - Step-by-Step Guide: How to Find in
InCites the Research Areas Citing Your
Publications - Step-by-Step Guide: How to Find in
InCites the Geographical Uptake of Your
Publications
Research Program Canvas
Contact Us
For support related to EDID and Indigenous Research, please fill out this form with your information and the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team will assist with your request – or contact Mariam Hayward directly.