As you complete your proposal, this page will include tools and resources on knowledge mobilization, data management, proposal writing, and research ethics. All program information including application forms and guides are available on Survey Monkey Apply here.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact: 

For questions about the Partnered Research Program, you can book a meeting with Anne-Laure Agrinier here.

Aisha Sada can be reached at aisha.sada@arcticnet.ulaval.ca or IQP@itk.ca for questions about the Inuit Qaujisarnirut Pilirijjutit (IQP)

Knowledge Mobilization & Communications

What is knowledge mobilization?

For the purpose of ArcticNet researchers, we define knowledge mobilization as the ways in which knowledge is made available in relevant, useful, and meaningful formats at the right times for different knowledge users. While communicating research findings is one aspect of this process, knowledge mobilization also encompasses the flows and two-way exchange of information between researchers and different groups, with the goal of integrating knowledge and praxis in order to benefit society.

ArcticNet encourages researchers to develop a knowledge mobilization plan for their projects. This plan can be developed and modified through an ongoing iterative process as the project evolves.

Why do I need a knowledge mobilization plan?

Having a well-defined knowledge mobilization plan for your project can help strengthen relationships with research participants, community members and partners. It can help your work reach greater audiences, and increase or broaden the impact.

Who are the knowledge users?

When creating a knowledge mobilization plan, consider who may use the knowledge created through your project. Who may be interested in your research? Who may be impacted? Who is involved? Who has stakes in the project? These may include: research participants, community members, government officials, partners, collaborators, other researchers, project funders, policymakers, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, industry executives, service providers, and others.

When should I engage stakeholders and knowledge users in my project?

It can be helpful at the beginning of your project to take time to understand the needs and interests of different stakeholders and knowledge users. Indeed, connecting with knowledge users at the outset of a project is considered best practice, because this can help shape your project in line with relevant priorities. You may determine early on the format of your knowledge mobilization materials through discussions with knowledge users. It may also be beneficial to keep an open line of communication with different parties at different stages throughout your research. A knowledge mobilization plan should outline at which stages the researcher will communicate with which groups and for what purposes.

What formats should I use to mobilize the results of my research?

The formats and media used to mobilize your research should be useful, sufficient, and appropriate for the knowledge users. The type of media you choose will depend on the kind of impact you aim to have. Formats may include (but are not limited to): reports, fact sheets, toolkits, pamphlet, policy briefs, academic articles, books or chapters, podcasts, film or videos, comic strips, popular articles, social media posts, workshops, online forums, websites, oral histories, artistic performances, poetry, maps, op-eds, conference presentations, exhibits, data sharing through repositories, meetings with community members, or discussions at networking events. Successful knowledge mobilization plans tend to make use of multiple formats. It is important to keep the scope of your project in mind, and consider budgetary and time requirements when choosing appropriate formats.

Where/which venues are best suited for my knowledge mobilization strategy?

Your chosen venues for your knowledge mobilization outputs should be determined based on your desired audiences. For example, if you aim to publish an academic article, to which journal will you submit and why? If you will create a documentary film, where will you host the screening(s) and why? Your knowledge mobilization plan should be specific about your chosen venues in order to reach target knowledge users.

How do I measure the impact of my knowledge mobilization strategy?

Finally, it is good practice to measure the impact of your knowledge mobilization strategy. Consider which types of indicators or metrics best capture the impacts you consider most relevant to evaluate. These may be qualitative, quantitative, or both. Your knowledge mobilization plan should detail when and how you will measure the impact of your chosen strategy. You could also describe how you will use or share the results of this evaluation.

Book a consult with our knowledge mobilization coordinator

If you would like to discuss your knowledge mobilization plan, you are welcome to book a consult by emailing our knowledge mobilization coordinator: melody.lynch@arcticnet.ulaval.ca

Resources

The following resources provide additional guidance on knowledge mobilization planning:

• ArcticNet: Introduction to Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization in Northern Research, a Four Part Series 
• ArcticNet: Introduction to Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization in Northern Research: A Four Part Series
• Research Impact Canada: Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization
• Social Science and Humanities Research Council: Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization
• University of Calgary: Knowledge Mobilization Planning
• York University, David Phipps: Mapping the Impact of Research

Data Management

ArcticNet funded projects will be required to upload a metadata form into an appropriate data catalogue and to sign an agreement to that effect. For example: Polar Data Catalogue: Nordicana D, GBIF, OBIS, CIOOS, Borealis.  

Metadata: The documentation providing information about the data, specifically what, where, when, by whom it was collected, its current location, and any access information.

Data: are any and all data that have been collected and/or generated by ArcticNet researchers and collaborators in the performance of research initiatives funded by ArcticNet.

Please review ArcticNet’s Data Management Policy and Guidelines for more information. You can find it on our website here.

Webinars:

• ArcticNet: Principles and Best Practices of Research Data Management 
• ArcticNet: Unlocking Open Science: Embracing Open Access, Open Data, and Community-Engaged Research 

Proposal Writing and Reporting

Additional Support and Funding are available for your project with the SIKU app!

Need support for proposal writing, project development and community-led data collection? The SIKU app and training team can help! SIKU is a mobile app and project management platform to support Indigenous communities running their own projects, reporting and data management. We work closely with ArcticNet and our team can support your project and application process by providing training, tools and in-kind support and even provide matching funding for your project! Contact us at info@siku.org for more information.

Webinars:

SIKU – A Tool for Collaboration