The ARIS Research Impact Communities of Practice provides 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.
Communities for RI Professionals
Across universities, research centers, and organizations, Research Impact professionals play a vital role in connecting research with society.
ARIS RI Communities of Practice (RICop) 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.
Benefits to Joining ARIS Communities of Practice
No matter your experience level, members will be able to:
- Build your professional identity as a Research Impact expert.
- Collaborate with peers who share your challenges and passions.
- Exchange tools, frameworks, and real-world case studies.
- Learn and co-create solutions for proposal development, partnership building, and program implementation.
- Contribute to advancing the field of Research Impact practice and scholarship.
Our Approach
ARIS RICoP is a two-year program focused on:
- Fostering professional identity and belonging among RI practitioners.
- Building collective capacity for designing, implementing, and assessing Research Impact.
- Advancing scholarly understanding of RI design, implementation, and practice.
- Co-creating shared tools and frameworks to strengthen practice.