Making the grade: Methodologies for assessing and evidencing research impact

This paper is intended for research funders (private, philanthropic and public), policymakers, researchers and policy stakeholders with an interest in understanding how to measure and assess the wider impact of research. We take a policy analysis and synthetic approach to understanding the state of the field and the future directions of travel. This paper was originally published in 2014 and amid increasing interest in research assessment methodologies and the need to make the case for the importance of research in uncertain geopolitical climates, we hope the republication of this paper is helpful to a wider audience.