Research Impact Case Study Template

This template is for the preparation of a Research Impact Case Study. The grey boxes are only for guidance. Delete them before final submission and publication. The ‘Research Impact Case Study Guide’ is also provided as an accompanying document to help complete the template. For further information, go to www.ul.ie/researchimpact

Title of the case study
Details of staff conducting the underpinning research (names, job titles)
Images: provide high-resolution images (if available) which could be used to illustrate the case study.
Identify UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to which the impact is deemed to support. Note: not all case studies can be linked to SDG goals and some case studies can be linked to multiple SDGs. Underpinning research linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals ☐ Not relevant ☐ Goal 1 No Poverty ☐ Goal 2 Zero Hunger ☐ Goal 3 Good Health and Well-being ☐ Goal 4 Qualify Education ☐ Goal 5 Gender Equality ☐ Goal 6 Clean Water and Sanitation ☐ Goal 7 Affordable and Clean Energy ☐ Goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth ☐ Goal 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure ☐ Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities ☐ Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities ☐ Goal 12 Responsible Production and Consumption ☐ Goal 13 Climate Action ☐ Goal 14 Life Below Water ☐ Goal 15 Life on Land ☐ Goal 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions ☐ Goal 17 Partnerships for the Goal

Summary of the impact (100 words maximum)

Briefly describe the specific impact of the research to a non-expert audience.

Countries where the impact occurred: list countries only.
Beneficiaries: list beneficiaries of the research related to the impact study. Do not include personal information, beneficiaries should be listed as categories e.g. students, patients, policy-makers etc.

Description of the impact (500 words maximum)

Tell the impact story by explaining the relationship between the research and the beneficiaries or users of the research. Clearly identify the contribution the research has made beyond academia. Support the claimed impacts with evidence and link to the sources (as Source 1, Source 2). Where appropriate, include impact indicators, e.g., jobs created, return on investment (ROI), improvements in quality of life years (QALS). What, who and when questions to be answered in this section.

Evidence of impact (up to 6)

Provide a list of external sources to corroborate the impact claims of the research made. For inclusion in the published case study, all sources will be listed in terms of their position and organisation name, i.e., no personal details will be published. List sources external to the submitting institution. If audited, ensure the sources are able and willing to provide corroboration of specific claims made in the case study. Examples of external sources include:	Reports, reviews in the public domain	Testimonials by beneficiaries of the research Data and factual statements made by the beneficiaries of the research that corroborate the specific impacts claimed in the case study

Research description (250 words maximum)

Highlight the key research insights that lead to and support the impact. Starting with the research results, provide an overview of the journey to getting to that point.

Research outputs (up to 6)

List the most relevant research outputs (Harvard style) that underpin the claimed impact. Research outputs can include but are not limited to: books, book chapters, journal articles, conference contributions, artefacts, devices or products, patents, exhibitions, performances, compositions, designs, research reports for external bodies, software, websites, digital or visual media, research data sets, translations, structures or buildings, and new materials.

Research grants

This research is supported by (list name(s) of funders here and include grant number)

3.0 Records

Records management is in accordance with UL Record Management and Retention Policy. The following records relevant to this process are maintained: ·

Final version of case study as agreed with lead researcher involved.

4.0 Review and Approval Log

This process is reviewed in accordance with the Self-Assessment Process and any updates are included in the next revision.

Rev No.	Date	Revised By:	List of Revisions	Approved Sign & Date
0	25/02/2015	H Lenihan, Chair Research Impact Working Group	Origination of document	Research Impact Working Group
1	20/08/2019	H Lenihan, Chair, Research Impact Committee C Brennan	Updated to embed international best practice	Research Impact Committee
2	14/01/2021	C Brennan	Simplification of template	Research Impact Committee and OVPR QMT

For further information www.ul.ie/researchimpact