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Research Impact Canada

SFU is a member of Research Impact Canada (RIC), a pan-Canadian network committed to maximizing research impact for the public good by knowledge sharing, community and capacity building.

RIC is a pan-Canadian network committed to helping universities and other organizations across Canada maximize the impact of research for communities. RIC builds knowledge mobilization capacity by hosting trainings and a national, bilingual community of practice for its 40+ member institutions. RIC's website also hosts a large library of knowledge mobilization resources.

The Knowledge Mobilization Hub facilitates SFU's membership to RIC by serving on committees, attending and presenting at events, and co-leading the annual knowledge mobilization training program, MobilizeU. The KM Hub also attends the RIC annual general meeting to connect with other RIC members and learn about the knowledge mobilization supports and services they offer to improve and expand our own supports and services.

Services open to SFU

MobilizeU

MobilizeU is an 8-week online course for beginner mobilizers interested in learning knowledge mobilize theory and skills. 

Who: From RIC-member institutions - faculty, staff, students, post-docs, community partners

What: Knowledge mobilization theory and skills course

When: Anually, June-July with weekly live Zoom sessions

Where: Online via Canvas and Zoom

How: Videos and readings, supplemented by expert presentations at live Zoom sessions, and learning activities

As a RIC-member, SFU gets 10 free spaces at MobilizeUStay up to date on application dates by clicking below and signing up for the RIC newsletter.

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RIC Engaged Scholarship Award

The Research Impact Canada Engaged Scholarship Award for Graduate Students recognizes graduate students who demonstrate engaged scholarship principles and/or knowledge mobilization activities in their research. Award winners receive:

  • $2000 for Master's studentts
  • $3000 for doctoral students

2026 RIC Engaged Scholarship Award applications are now open. Eligibility criteria and submission details available on RIC website. Applications may be submitted in English or French.

For questions, contact Sandy Chan at sdychan@yorku.ca.

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