Planning knowledge mobilization

To write your grant application’s Knowledge Mobilization plan (see definition and key concepts by CIHR), consider these suggestions: 

• Use this evidence-based Knowledge Translation Planning Template (or related toolkit) as your guide to planning Knowledge Mobilization activities for your research project. Make sure to cover components 5-8 of the template, at minimum, when describing your Knowledge Mobilization plan.
• Consider the financial implications of your Knowledge Mobilization plan and reflect it in the budget. Your plan may entail costs of graphic design, video editing, event hosting costs, translation cost associated with knowledge products like infographics or social media materials. 
• Consult the academic Knowledge Mobilization literature for work related to your area or to your Knowledge Mobilization goals, see examples here.
• Consider how you will evaluate the success of your Knowledge Mobilization plan and include it in your plan description. Suggested evaluation resources:
  • Ohkubo et al. (2013). Guide to monitoring and evaluating knowledge management in global health programs. 
  • Mansfield & Grunewald (2013). The use of Indicators for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Knowledge Management and Knowledge Brokering in International Development.