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A 'DECISIVE' Approach to Research Funding: Lessons from Three Retrosight Studies
Rand Health Quarterly
|January 14, 2017
Summary
The Retrosight approach analyzes past research to understand its impact and how it was achieved. This study offers eight lessons for effective biomedical and health research funding, emphasizing diverse skills and stakeholder engagement for broader societal benefits.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical and Health Research Funding
- Research Impact Assessment
Background:
- The Retrosight approach examines historical research and its impacts using Payback case studies.
- RAND Europe applied this method to arthritis, cardiovascular, and mental health research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the extent and mechanisms of research impacts.
- To identify key lessons for optimizing biomedical and health research funding.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of research projects.
- Payback case studies to trace research impact.
- Comparative review of three distinct research field studies.
Main Results:
- Identified eight lessons for a "DECISIVE" approach to research funding.
- Highlighted the importance of researcher skills beyond academia.
- Emphasized the value of engaging non-academic stakeholders.
- Suggested funding clinical research for patient care impact.
- Advocated for international collaboration and diverse funding sizes.
- Noted that significant societal impact often stems from a few projects.
Conclusions:
- A "DECISIVE" framework offers actionable insights for research funders.
- Effective research funding requires a multifaceted strategy beyond academic excellence.
- Supporting researchers' engagement and diverse skills is crucial for translating research into societal impact.
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