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The John Kufuor Research to Impact Prize

We are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Presidential Research-to-Impact Prize, endorsed by former President John Kufuor.

This is not just an academic prize. It recognises research with leadership potential. The Prize recognises outstanding student research with clear potential to inform policy, advance development, strengthen governance, or create real-world societal impact.

We particularly welcome research that advances leadership, governance, economic development, social transformation, sustainability, or public policy.

Three outstanding dissertations will be presented the John Kufuor Global Research-to-Impact Prize as follows:

Alumni of the John Kufuor Foundation
Alumni of the Programme for African Leadership (LSE)
African Master’s graduates from participating UK universities

What we are looking for:

Strong academic research
Clear societal relevance
Evidence of impact potential
Ability to communicate beyond academia

Shortlisted finalists will:

Present at the inaugural Research-to-Impact showcase
Receive feedback from a cross-sector panel
Be eligible for the Research to Impact Accelerator and follow-on impact grants
Be featured in Dissertation Frontiers publication
Receive certificates of achievements
Be eligible for dissertation internships
Be recognised as members of the inaugural Research-to-Impact Fellow

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Name *

Email *

Year of Study *

Degree Classification *

Confirm you are the original author of this dissertation *

Name and email of your supervisor *

Link to evidence of submission (upload your file to Google Drive or Dropbox and paste the sharing link here) *

Dissertation Title *

Abstract *

What did your dissertation investigate and what were the key findings? *

Why does this research matter beyond academia? *

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Target beneficiaries – Who specifically would benefit from this research being implemented? (100 words) *

Impact translation statement – How can your research be translated into real-world application? Policy, enterprise, innovation, community change, institutional reform, etc. (150 words) *

Alignment – How does your research align with advancing leadership, governance, development, or societal transformation? (100 words) *

Feasibility Plan – Outline 3 concrete steps you would take within 6 months to advance your research into impact. (150 words) *

Sustainability and Scalability – How could this initiative sustain itself or scale over time? (100 words) *

Sentence Impact Pitch – Complete this sentence: If implemented, my research would… *

Judging panel

Shortlisted finalists and winners are assessed by an independent panel of judges. They consist of international experts and seasoned professionals in education, employability, and enterprise from private and public sectors.

Dissertation Support Awards

The John Kufuor Research to Impact Prize

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