PhD course in utilisation: Increase the impact of your research
During the course, doctoral students work with their own research and develop how it can create value beyond academia.
The PhD course “Impact and the utilisation of research” gives you practical tools to increase the societal impact of your research. You will work with your own research and develop how it can create value beyond academia – from idea to application.
New in 2026: The course includes a focus on dual use and AI in research practice.
What you will gain
- Tools to plan and demonstrate research impact
- Skills to communicate value to external stakeholders
- Knowledge of intellectual property and research utilisation
- Experience of working with your own research from a utilisation perspective
- A network of researchers and experts
Course format
- 8 online workshops
- Group work and practical exercises
- Research pitch (final examination)
- 4.5 credits
The course is given in English and delivered online via Zoom.
About the course
Impact and the Utilisation of Research is a joint PhD course within the Innovation Office Fyrklövern, a collaboration between Karlstad University, Linnaeus University, Mid Sweden University and Örebro University.
The course brings together doctoral students from different disciplines and focuses on how research can create value in society, industry and the public sector.
The course is limited to 24 participants.
How to apply
Send your application to: fyrklovern.doktorand@kau.se
Your application should include:
- a short description of your research project
- a short motivation
Supervisor approval is required.
