Have you ever contributed to the development or implementation of a research impact assessment framework focused on knowledge translation or policy impact? If yes, can you provide an example?

Sample interview questions: Have you ever contributed to the development or implementation of a research impact assessment framework focused on knowledge translation or policy impact? If yes, can you provide an example?

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Yes, I have contributed to the development and implementation of a research impact assessment framework focused on knowledge translation and policy impact. Here is an example:

At the University of Toronto, I worked with a team to develop the Knowledge Translation Impact Assessment Framework (KTIAF). The KTIAF is a comprehensive tool that helps researchers to assess the impact of their work on knowledge translation and policy. The framework has four main components:

1. A set of criteria for assessing knowledge translation and policy impact.
2. A set of indicators that can be used to measure progress against the criteria.
3. A set of data collection methods that can be used to gather evidence of impact.
4. A set of reporting templates that can be used to present impact assessment findings.

The KTIAF has been used by researchers across a variety of disciplines to assess the impact of their work on knowledge translation and policy. For example, the framework has been used to assess the impact of research on:

The development of new policies and programs*
The implementation of evidence-based practices
The uptake of new technologies
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