We turn research into real‑world change by supporting research projects to apply evidence in practice, build strong partnerships and share learning across the region.
Turning research into real‑world change requires more than producing high‑quality evidence, it needs the right relationships, processes and support to help that evidence take root. Our Knowledge Mobilisation and Implementation for Impact team works alongside researchers, practitioners and system partners to make this happen.
We offer practical, hands‑on support from the earliest stages of a project through to real‑world implementation. This includes helping teams plan for impact, understand stakeholder needs, build strong partnerships, navigate implementation challenges and capture evidence of change. We also bring people together through our regional Learning Community, creating a shared space for reflection, problem‑solving and identifying opportunities for scale‑up across the East of England.
Our Impact Champions
Impact Champions play a key role in helping ARC East of England research make a real difference in practice. Each research theme has a dedicated Champion who acts as the link between project teams and our Knowledge Mobilisation and Implementation for Impact workstream.
They work with researchers, partners and our Knowledge Mobilisation and Implementation for Impact team to ensure every project is thinking about impact from the start, identifying opportunities for implementation, scale‑up and wider influence. They help teams develop proportionate impact plans, highlight promising projects, and support the creation of case studies and evidence of change.
Impact Champions are also active members of our regional Learning Community, sharing insights, challenges and examples of what works across themes. Their role strengthens connections between research, services and policy, ensuring our work responds to real‑world needs and leads to meaningful improvements in care.
ARC East of England Impact Fellowship
NIHR ARC East of England Impact Fellowship supports individuals with hands-on experience to lead small-scale academic projects. By drawing on their real-world expertise, Fellows bring fresh thinking, innovation, and practical relevance to health and care research, providing valuable insights that benefit the entire sector. The scheme is aimed at people working in health, care, and voluntary service settings across the East of England.
The Impact Fellowship is designed for individuals who want to implement and share evidence‑based improvements in health and care settings. It builds the knowledge and skills needed to turn research into real‑world impact. Over the course of a year, fellows learn knowledge mobilisation and implementation approaches and apply them to a project that strengthens their organisation and supports their professional development.