Research Impact Intern

Please note these roles are restricted to University of Warwick postgraduate students, postdoc or staff (those currently affiliated to the University or who have been affiliated within the last two years)

Impact Interns will undertake predominantly desk-based research and utilise various impact capture systems to provide evidence for developing research impact case studies within our pipeline. Supervised by Impact Development Officers and coordinating with Departmental Impact Directors and Case Study Leads, interns will gather and curate evidence, support with the writing of case studies, and where relevant and appropriate contact research beneficiaries directly. On occasion and if relevant to the case study during their contract they may be expected to attend relevant events in-person (local/UK based and if required eligible travel costs would be covered) or online to capture testimonials and quotes from attendees. Their work ensures all claimed impacts are eligible and clearly evidenced for potential submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).  

Training will be provided at the start of the internship and interns will be supervised by experienced members of the Research Impact team throughout their contract. 

There are roles available supporting the Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.   

Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 28th September

Queries regarding the role should be addressed to research_impact@warwick.ac.uk

• Conducting background research online on a variety of different subjects
• Survey creation
• Populate evidence logs
• Check that testimonials used to evidence research impact are of a high standard and clearly demonstrate how research has translates into impact
• Saving evidence consistently (upload on Elements, the Warwick Impact Capture System)
• Map and contact stakeholders in order to capture the full breadth of research impact relating to the underpinning research
• Capturing quotes / testimonials at events
• Conduct searches on Overton for policy citations which provide supporting evidence of impact
• General quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Supporting with events (where applicable)

Please note: specific tasks allocated will vary depending on which Faculty the postholder is assigned to support.

Impact Interns must demonstrate strong proficiency in English to effectively support the writing of case studies and collect evidence, as well as possess excellent communication skills—oral and written, in person, online, or by video/phone.

Training in research impact and case study evidence gathering will be provided at the beginning of the internship; however, candidates should enter the role with a basic understanding of research impact, which they can acquire through desk-based research and consulting resources such as the Research Excellence Framework website and Warwick Impact Academy webpages. 

Interns should feel confident independently interacting with both internal staff and external impact beneficiaries from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of seniority where required to do so. 

Experience in analysing qualitative and quantitative data, would be advantageous.