Learning Path Valorisation and Impact | 1 ECT
Turn your research into real-world impact
Do you want to increase the impact of your research? In three interactive workshops, you will transform your research idea into a practical impact plan. The Learning Path Valorisation & Impact helps you explore the opportunities, tools, and networks needed to maximise the societal and economic impact of your research. Guided by experienced trainers and enriched through peer learning, you will gain practical insights into translating your research outcomes into real-world applications. These may take the form of services, products, policy solutions, or public engagement initiatives enabling your research to create meaningful impact beyond academia.
For whom?
The Learning Path is designed for researchers at UvA, VU, Amsterdam UMC and HvA, especially late-stage PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
What you’ll gain
- Insight into different forms of valorisation and impact
- Practical tools to develop and refine your idea
- Feedback from experts and fellow researchers
- Knowledge of funding, partnerships and knowledge protection
- A concrete impact plan for taking your idea forward
The workshops
Workshop 1
Impact Through Research: In-Depth Look at Valorisation
Discover what impact means for your research and how to get started.
Topics include:
- Forms of valorisation and impact
- Tools to turn your idea into an practical application
- Obstacles and identifying opportunities
- Guidance on structuring the impact process
- Available support and resources
Workshop 2
Impact Through Research: Focusing on Your Own Practice
Develop your own idea and explore the people and organisations that can help make it happen.
Topics include:
- Stakeholder analysis
- Models and tools for idea development
- Feedback and inspiration from trainers and fellow participants
- Working on concretizing your research with the models
Workshop 3
Impact Through Research: From Idea to Action
Transform your idea into a concrete impact plan.
Topics include:
- Funding opportunities
- Collaborating with external partners
- Knowledge protection and intellectual property
- Working on your impact plan under trainer guidance
- Creating a practical step-by-step action plan
Pick your cohort
All workshops are from 9:30-12:30
Cohort 1
Workshop 1 – Thursday 24 September 2026 @ UvA Campus
Workshop 2 – Thursday 8 October 2026 @ UvA Campus
Workshop 3 – Thursday 29 October 2026 @ UvA Campus
Cohort 2
Workshop 1 – Tuesday 3 November 2026 @ VU Campus
Workshop 2 – Tuesday 17 November 2026 @ VU Campus
Workshop 3 – Tuesday 8 December 2026 @ VU Campus
Cohort 3
Workshop 1 – Thursday 14 January 2027 @ UvA Campus
Workshop 2 – Thursday 28 January 2027 @ UvA Campus
Workshop 3 – Thursday 18 February 2027 @ UvA Campus
Cohort 4
Workshop 1 – Thursday 4 March 2027 @ VU Campus
Workshop 2 – Thursday 18 March 2027 @ VU Campus
Workshop 3 – Thursday 8 April 2027 @ VU Campus
Cohort 5
Workshop 1 – Thursday 13 May 2027 @ UvA Campus
Workshop 2 – Thursday 27 May 2027 @ UvA Campus
Workshop 3 – Thursday 17 June 2027 @ UvA Campus
📚 Time investment
Approximately 28 hours, including preparation and assignments
💰 Costs
Participation is free of charge.
🎓 Certificate
Participants can request a certificate upon completion.
Credits: you’ll receive 1 ECT.
What participants say about the Learning Path
The workshop helped to make my ideas a little more concrete, in addition it was nice to brainstorm about these ideas with others.
I found the different frameworks and models that were offered very useful. It helps to organise your thoughts and make a plan for the future.
The sessions were really inspiring, and also a good combination of practice with lecture. We had a lot of opportunities to discuss our ideas with each other
It’s encouraged to find partners, rather than trying to do everything yourself.
Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us
