Rethinking societal impact − collaboration with stakeholders

Wissenschaftliche Beiträge

Impact of Social Sciences and Humanities for a European Research

BETTINA UHRIG
BETTINA UHRIG WORKS AS SENIOR ADVISER FOR INTERNATIONALISATION AT OSLO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
(OSLOMET) AND HAS BEEN WORKING WITH RESEARCH MANAGEMENT FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. SHE HOLDS A MA IN GERMAN AND POLITICAL SCIENCE AND A DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

Agenda – Valuation of SSH in mission-oriented Research1 Projects funded by “Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation” should increasingly involve citizens and create societal impact. In particular, Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) researchers focus on societal challenges and collaborate with different stakeholders. The involvement of stakeholders in proposal development and project implementation is needed to secure citizens involvement. However, successful stakeholder involvement in proposals and projects is time consuming and needs a strong management structure, which should support and monitor activities, which can lead to societal impacts. Furthermore, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe indicators should place greater importance on the involvement of stakeholders.