NIHR researchfish update 2019

Thomas, Sarah, Cross, Alexa, Church, Hazel, Bull, Abigail, Hanss, Katharine and Mcmanus, Joanna (2019) NIHR researchfish update 2019. (doi:10.3310/rfupdate-2019).

Abstract

The NIHR has a responsibility to demonstrate the value and impact of the research it funds. We capture information from researchers and trainees on the outputs, outcomes and impact of our awards through Researchfish. The information gathered is then reported to both the Government and the public to demonstrate the need for further pioneering research for the benefit of patients, the public and the economy.

Researchfish is a vital tool in our toolbox, collecting detailed information directly from NIHR-funded researchers. It allows us to maintain a longer-term relationship with award holders and capture new developments and impacts arising from their research during and after award completion. NIHR personal and research award holders are required to report the outputs, outcomes and impacts from their research via Researchfish in the spring of each year.

We are using our Researchfish data in a variety of ways. We build impact case studies and write reports to share with our stakeholders. The data extracted from Researchfish is currently being used in response to information requests and parliamentary questions, to develop impact case studies, and in impact assessment exercises such as the Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme, an MRC and NIHR partnership. We are undertaking collaborative work with Marie Curie using Researchfish data to assess the impact of our combined investment in palliative and end of life care research. Finally, we use Researchfish returns to populate the threaded publication information on the NIHR Journals Library. You can find out more about how we use Researchfish information.

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Author: Sarah Thomas

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