proposal outputs. However, with research immediate impact is often not possible. In these cases we look for a plausible pathway to impact. By this we mean a convincing suggestion of how the outputs from the proposed research will lead to impact within a reasonable time frame (within fifteen years). To be ODA eligible we need the impact to extend beyond academic impact alone. 2. Economic development: Economic development is a broad term that goes beyond simple measures like GDP. In addition it is not easy to define in advance what may or may not lead to an economic benefit (increasing profits through an improved industrial process for example may not always feed back to the population and may even promote further inequality). We ask for impact that fosters economic performance that specifically benefits low income or vulnerable members of society. Examples could include research that could lead to the creation of jobs in rural, underdeveloped regions or improving efficiency/yield in a related industry. Due to the broad scope for this definition it is important to avoid the following common pitfalls: The proposal should not be too general (sweeping comments about benefits to the economy or GDP in general without substantiation are insufficient) it must clearly demonstrate a pathway to economic impact for – low income and vulnerable sections of society. The central claim should not be unrealistic. In some cases it is clear that claims for impact are exaggerated or not likely to be realised within 15 years. There must be a mechanism in place to ensure benefits are captured. For example a proposal with a theme strongly related to ODA is considered not eligible if the outputs are weak or restricted by IP agreements, or if it is unlikely to influence policy. 3. Welfare: OECD guidelines mention economic development and welfare. This applies at the call level, but individual proposals can be assessed as impacting economic development or welfare as these terms are not always mutually inclusive. As with economic development, social welfare is broad term that roughly (but not exclusively) consists of enhancing quality of life (wellbeing), health and creative output. Pathways to impact in these areas could include increasing the effectiveness of public services and policy, or political representation of vulnerable populations. Due to the broad scope for this definition it is important to avoid the following common pitfalls:
proposal outputs. However, with research immediate impact is often not possible. In these cases we look for a plausible pathway to impact. By this we mean a convincing suggestion of how the outputs from the proposed research will lead to impact within a reasonable time frame (within fifteen years). To be ODA eligible we need the impact to extend beyond academic impact alone. 2. Economic development: Economic development is a broad term that goes beyond simple measures like GDP. In addition it is not easy to define in advance what may or may not lead to an economic benefit (increasing profits through an improved industrial process for example may not always feed back to the population and may even promote further inequality). We ask for impact that fosters economic performance that specifically benefits low income or vulnerable members of society. Examples could include research that could lead to the creation of jobs in rural, underdeveloped regions or improving efficiency/yield in a related industry. Due to the broad scope for this definition it is important to avoid the following common pitfalls: The proposal should not be too general (sweeping comments about benefits to the economy or GDP in general without substantiation are insufficient) – it must clearly demonstrate a pathway to economic impact for low income and vulnerable sections of society. The central claim should not be unrealistic. In some cases it is clear that claims for impact are exaggerated or not likely to be realised within 15 years. There must be a mechanism in place to ensure benefits are captured. For example a proposal with a theme strongly related to ODA is considered not eligible if the outputs are weak or restricted by IP agreements, or if it is unlikely to influence policy. 3. Welfare: OECD guidelines mention economic development and welfare. This applies at the call level, but individual proposals can be assessed as impacting economic development or welfare as these terms are not always mutually inclusive. As with economic development, social welfare is broad term that roughly (but not exclusively) consists of enhancing quality of life (wellbeing), health and creative output. Pathways to impact in these areas could include increasing the effectiveness of public services and policy, or political representation of vulnerable populations. Due to the broad scope for this definition it is important to avoid the following common pitfalls:
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