Impact Program Fall 2025
Create more societal impact through your reserach and edusction
2 October - 2025 till 11 March - 2026
How do you increase your societal impact? What kind of strategy do you need? How do you present the story behind your research more clearly, with more emphasis on output and relevance? Who might be interested in your project or idea? And how do you approach media outlets, government agencies or companies? The Impact Program offers answers to all these questions and more. IXA developed the program for mid-career researchers of VU, Amsterdam UMC and UvA.
Who is this program for?
- You’re a researcher who wants to get better at creating impact.You have an appointment at the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or VU Amsterdam.
- You’re a mid-career assistant or associate professor with a track record in research. You already have some experience working with external parties.
- You preferably already have a project or idea that you want to develop and take to the next level.
The Impact Program is relevant to all academic disciplines.
Program
A total of 6 days over a 6-month period
Period
October ‘25 – March ’26
Costs
€2,750 (€1,375 budget faculty, OZI or department and €1,375 funded by IXA)
Application process
Participants are nominated by their department, faculty board or research institute. You can also indicate to your supervisor yourself
that you are interested.
Questions?
Contact Diane Schöller, d.scholler@amsterdamumc.nl
- More information about the Impact Program, testimonials former participants and Dutch edition.
More events
Opleiding Impact voorjaar 2025
Hoe vergroot je je maatschappelijke impact? Wat voor strategie heb je nodig? Hoe presenteer je het verhaal achter je onderzoek duidelijker, met meer nadruk op output en relevantie? Wie zou geïnteresseerd kunnen zijn in jouw project of idee? En hoe benader je media, overheden of bedrijven? De Opleiding Impact biedt antwoorden op al deze vragen […]
18 Mar till 30 Sep '25 Event
Learning Path Valorisation and Impact
Ever think about the impact that your work can have outside of academia? The autumn session starts in October with various start dates to participate.
27 Feb '25 Event
Demonstrator Lab Open House
Meet like-minded academics and researchers in our entrepreneurship laboratory Are you walking around with a potential commercial or non for profit spin-off idea of your research, but you never had the time or comfort to get it out there and test it with others? Are you in need of a low barrier to entry environment […]
12 Dec '24 Event
Talking (REC) Impact
Join us for an Impact Talk over lunch! When: 12-12-2024 from 12:30 to 13:30 Where: Roeterseilandcampus, J/K building, The Floor (1st floor, REC Impact) Free lunch included. The future of science is evolving, and academia is expanding beyond education and research to emphasize valorization, innovation, and impact. How can science meaningfully collaborate with public and private organizations to […]
12 Dec '24 Event
Workshop: Improve your AmSIA application
Boost your chances of success at the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award! Join our workshop to learn valuable tips and tricks for writing a standout AmSIA application. Our experienced business developers will guide you through the application format, helping you articulate your idea clearly and effectively. They’ll also address any questions you have about AmSIA […]
23 Jan '25 Event