What types of training does ARIS offer?

ARIS offers three primary training pathways: the Organizational Research Impact Capacity (ORIC) program, Broader Impacts (BI) Professional Certification, and customizable Institutional Training workshops.

Who should participate in ARIS training?

Training is designed for researchers, Broader Impacts professionals, university administrators, and grant support staff who want to strengthen their ability to plan, implement, and evaluate research impacts.

Is ARIS training available for individuals or just institutions?

ARIS provides options for both. Programs like BI Certification are ideal for individuals, while ORIC and Institutional Training are designed for organizational-level capacity building.

Does ARIS offer virtual or in-person training?

ARIS provides a mix of virtual webinars, online cohort meetings, and intensive in-person training sessions, depending on the specific program or workshop selected.

How do I know which training program is right for me?

If you are looking for long-term institutional change, ORIC is best. For professional credentials, choose BI Certification. For targeted skill-building for a specific group, Institutional Training is the recommended path.

Workshops, Programs, Institutional Training

Program to Enhance Organizational Research Impact Capacity (ORIC)

If you would like to move beyond one-time trainings and workshops, ARIS offers a two-year program to help your institution or organization enhance its own internal capacity to support BI work. The Program to Enhance Organizational Research Impact Capacity (ORIC) involves train-the-trainer activities, access to ARIS training resources, BI mentoring, and inclusion in a Broader Impacts Community of Practice. Select the link below to learn about the benefits of this program, read about past cohorts, and get details on how to apply and participate.

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ARIS Institutional Training

ARIS provides various professional development and training opportunities to help you and your institution build partnerships and enhance your Broader Impacts (BI) efforts at your institution.

If you want to reach a wider audience within your institution/organization that would benefit from introductory and/or advanced BI training, ARIS can provide customizable workshops ranging from short (1-2 hours) to multi-day events. We can provide these virtually or in person. We will work with you to set up professional development that fits your needs and scheduling requirements, and tailor our sessions to complement your institutional/organizational resources and requirements.

Institutions may also be interested in benefits available via ARIS Organizational Memberships.

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Research Fellowship Program

The ARIS Research Fellowship Program is designed to support and advance the careers of exceptional researchers in expanding their Broader Impacts work. This inaugural 2025 fellowship aims to foster innovation, develop leadership skills, and enhance the understanding of how researchers can extend and communicate their research for societal benefits.

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ARIS Research Impact Communities of Practice

The ARIS Research Impact Communities of Practice (CoP) are facilitated communities for peer learning, resource sharing, and support so practitioners can strengthen both their individual practice and the broader field of Research Impact (RI). CoP provide a collaborative space for professional growth, shared learning, and peer connection so RI professionals can do their best work and help their institutions strengthen their impact capacity while advancing the professionalization of RI.

Across universities, research centers, and organizations, Research Impact professionals play a vital role in connecting research with society.

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Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) Work

ARIS helps Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) grow research capacity, strengthen infrastructure, and increase real-world impact with trainings, partners, and tools. One example is our partnership with the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program, which helps ERIs strengthen research infrastructure and build external collaborations that connect them to the broader U.S. research ecosystem.

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Research Impacts Institutional Innovation (RI3) Initiative

RI3 will help institutions embed systemic, evidence-informed resources to integrate research impacts in society across every stage of the research lifecycle and ecosystem. From idea generation and funding to dissemination and community partnership, RI3 will offer a roadmap for institutions to prioritize, contextualize, and build lasting capacity for societal impact.

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