SSSHARC Research Impact Accelerator

Bridge the Gap Between Research and Impact

The Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC) has a mission to catalyse and accelerate collaborations with an emphasis on research incubation, engagement and translation.

Much of the research done in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) addresses problems that require multidisciplinary approaches. SSSHARC has designed the Accelerator with this in mind. This program enables teams of diverse experience and capability to form and, under expert guidance, collectively plan for the social impact of their research. All teams include HDRs or students, as well as researchers, practitioners or community experts from beyond the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).

This comprehensive program will equip research teams with the leadership skills, mentoring practices, and resources they need to amplify their research and execute knowledge translation activities. This includes everything from tailored lean canvas tools to the provision of project management support.

Built on 18 months of research experimentation at The Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC), the Accelerator foregrounds research collaboration, leadership and capacity building. It covers everything from research impact vision to role delegation and decision-making.