Applied Research for Innovation Badge Selector

I want to understand the basics of applied research.

I want to learn how to plan a research project effectively.

I need to understand how to conduct research ethically and inclusively.

I am interested in gathering rich, descriptive data from people.

I want to work with numbers, surveys, or experiments to find trends.

I want to assess programs and community needs systematically.

I want to know how to share my research results with different audiences.

I need to learn how to write strong research proposals and budgets.

General understanding of research methods and terminology.

Creating clear research questions, timelines, and plans.

Embedding ethics, equity, diversity, and inclusion into research.

Designing interviews, focus groups, or case studies.

Designing surveys, experiments, or statistical analyses.

Conducting needs assessments or program evaluations.

Concluding and sharing research results effectively.

Writing funding proposals and building research budgets.

Exploring different kinds of research projects and deciding where to start.

Outlining project steps and managing the logistics.

Ensuring the project respects people's rights and values diverse perspectives.

Talking to people and analyzing their stories and experiences.

Measuring outcomes with structured surveys or experiments.

Evaluating whether a program or service is effective and needed.

Creating reports, infographics, or presentations about results.

Applying for funding and managing project resources.

Beginner – I need foundational knowledge.

Comfortable – I'm ready to start planning projects.

Cautious – I'm worried about doing research ethically.

Curious – I enjoy people-centred research.

Analytical – I like working with data and numbers.

Practical – I want to evaluate and improve programs.

Confident – I want to focus on sharing research results.

Strategic – I want to secure funding and manage resources.