What are Broader Impacts?
Broader impacts are the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes. They may be accomplished through:
- the research itself
- activities directly related to research projects
- activities supported by and complementary to the project
A broader impact statement describes benefits and outcomes—not logistics.
“Cords” of research, education and outreach, and diversity-related activities integrate through your project to deliver broader impacts. For instance:
- Fuller Participation of Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM
- Improved STEM Education and Educator Development
- Increased Public Scientific Literacy
- Improved Well-Being of Individuals
- Development of a Diverse, Globally Competitive Workforce
- Increased Partnerships among Academia, Industry, Government, and Non-Profits
- Improved National Security
- Increased U.S. Economic Competitiveness
- Informed Public Policy
- Enhanced Research and Education Infrastructure
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Tips for Broadening Participation and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plans
* National Science Foundation Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to request hands-on help from our team of grant writers, please contact Sally Bond at sbond@purdue.edu.
