Engagement with Societal Stakeholders

• Evidence of collaborative engagement with external societal/community stakeholders (e.g., public service, policymakers, NGOs, citizens).
• Demonstration of stakeholder involvement throughout the research process, including co-creation or co-production of knowledge (e.g., using Campus Engage Methods and Approaches).
• Societal/community feedback on the research engagement process.

Societal Benefit

• Demonstration of achieved or potential societal benefit, aligned with Campus Engage's Engaged Research Planning for Impact categories.
• Clear identification of research significance and beneficiaries (e.g., agencies, organizations, groups, or individuals).
• Inclusion of sources to corroborate benefit, such as publications, reports, policy documents, case studies, news articles, videos, emails, or testimonials.

Research Rigor & Methodology

• Use of rigorous and appropriate research methodologies to address societal challenges.
• Evidence of ethical considerations in engaging with stakeholders and conducting research.

Impact & Dissemination

• Efforts to communicate research findings to diverse audiences, including non-specialist stakeholders.
• Evidence of tangible outcomes (e.g., policy changes, community improvements, or societal transformations).

Sustainability & Legacy

• Demonstration of long-term impact or potential for sustained societal benefit.
• Evidence of capacity-building or empowerment of community partners through the research process.