Vitae Impact and Evaluation Framework

Researcher development evaluation toolkit

The aim of the toolkit is to provide researcher developers, policy and decision-makers with access to a range of useful evaluation resources including templates, case studies, papers, presentations and links.

These resources can help with focusing on what is important when planning and implementing researcher development evaluation projects.

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Impact levels

The impact framework offers a clear and robust focus for evaluation. It takes you through five levels of evaluation.

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Planning your evaluation

A step by step approach to help plan a successful evaluation study.

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Evaluation templates

Download useful templates to help design evaluation surveys.

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Evaluation case studies

Impact case studies written by higher education Institutions in the UK.

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Papers and presentations

Useful references to help you develop successful evaluation studies.

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Useful links

Additional information on key aspects of evaluation research and planning.