Introduction to USAID's Research Translation Toolkit

The USAID Research Division and USAID's Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) invites USAID staff and partners to a four-part webinar series that provides an overview of our Research Translation Toolkit and a deep dive into each of its three sections. This toolkit is particularly relevant to those supporting or implementing research projects who can benefit from step-by-step guidance on communicating key messages to the right decision-makers.

Throughout this webinar series, we will highlight what the toolkit is, why it is important to your work, when you can use it in the research process, and how you can use it yourself.

Guest speakers will share real-world examples of how they have used the processes from the toolkit in their work.

You can register for each webinar using the links below.

For a quick snapshot of the toolkit, including the purpose of each section and when to use it in the research process, download our factsheet here.

WEBINAR 1  |  A Vital Resource: Exploring USAID’s Research Translation Toolkit

Thursday, February 9 | 9:30-11:00 am EST, 2:30-4:00 pm GMT

Register here.

This webinar introduces you to the importance of research translation – the process that transforms research findings into a form that is relevant to practitioners or other audiences – and provides a high-level overview of the Research Translation Toolkit, including real world examples of research teams that have used the processes from the toolkit.

WEBINAR 2  |  Reaching the Right People at the Right Time: How to Use the Stakeholder Analysis Section

Thursday, February  23 | 9:30-11:00 am EST, 2:30-4:00 pm GMT

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jose Rodriguez, International Consultant, Philippines

Register here.

This webinar introduces you to how you can use the Stakeholder Analysis Section to identify influential individuals or groups who might use your research, and plan effective engagement with them to increase the impact of your research insights or technical innovations.

WEBINAR 3  |  Capturing Attention: How to Use the Communication Products Section

Thursday, March 2 | 9:30-11:00 am EST, 2:30-4:00 pm GMT

Guest Speaker: Anneka Van Scoyoc, PRB, United States

Register here.

This webinar introduces you to how you can use the Communication Products Section to craft main messages and choose the right format to share your research insights or technical innovations with stakeholders in a way that motivates them to use evidence to inform policies, programs, or practices.

WEBINAR 4  |  Transforming Research into Programs and Policies: How to Use the Research-to-Action Plan Section

Thursday, March 9 | 9:30-11:00 am EST, 2:30-4:00 pm GMT

Guest Speaker: Dr. Marlene Lee, PRB, United States

Register here.

This webinar introduces you to how you can use the Research-To-Action (R2A) Plan Section to develop a step-by-step plan to communicate your research findings, attract influential stakeholders, and ensure your research leads to action.

QUESTIONS? Please contact jmaccartee@usaid.gov. Thank you!