Resources for Research Impact

OVPR provides services, workshops, and resources to help UT PIs plan and carry out broader impacts activities that complement their research and scholarship. These resources support UT PIs developing plans for NSF's Broader Impacts criterion or other mission-driven funders.

Guiding Principles

Our quick start guide to help you develop your NSF Broader Impacts plan, updated to reflect the most recent federal language.

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Research Impact Checklist

A checklist for you to self-assess the completeness of your research impact plan.

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Research Impact Partners

Searchable database of organizations and potential partners that support research impact work.

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Workshops


OVPR-led workshops provide in-depth guidance on structuring your research impact plan, from the basics of NSF Broader Impacts to developing and evaluating your activities.

Upcoming Workshops

Reserve a seat in the Proposal Development Skill-Building Series.

Register

Past Event Materials

Browse slides and handouts from previous research impact workshops.

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Office Hours


OVPR offers 1-on-1 consultations to help UT Austin researchers and scholars think globally about research impact and NSF Broader Impacts. Appointments with an OVPR Research Development team member are 30 minutes long and provide suggestions for campus resources, ideas for activities and evaluation, and feedback on draft plans.

Sign Up for Office Hours

Before your appointment: review the guiding principles and other research impact resources above. If requesting feedback on your plan, send your draft at least 48 hours in advance.