Engaged Research is an umbrella term for a wide range of rigorous research approaches and methodologies that share a common interest in collaborative engagement with society for impact. Engaged Research aims to improve, understand, or investigate an issue of public interest or concern, including societal challenges where community partners are active collaborative participants in the research process. In this context, community partners refer to a range of public research stakeholders, including public service, policy makers, civil society organisations (NGO’s / CSOs, citizens) and other actors.

This award recognises achievement by UCC researchers and/or research teams in the calendar year 2022, through the employment of an engaged research approach to address issues of societal interest. Nominations can be made by any UCC staff member and the seconder needs to be an external partner.

How To Apply

To submit a nomination for this award:

• Download and complete the nomination form.
• Prepare the supporting documentation.
• Email all documents to researchawards@ucc.ie with the award category and the name of the nominee in the subject line.

Nomination Form

• Download Nomination Form - Engaged Research of the Year

Supporting Documentation

• Letter from a seconder (it is recommended this is a relevant engaged research external partner) offering detail and testimony on the research engagement process, research impact or future impact.

Deadline For Submission

• Friday 28 April 2023, 5pm.

Evaluation Criteria

Previous Winners