Table 2.

Examples of skill sets within a science-policy intermediary team

Knowledge of a particular scientific field to identify key issues, appropriate research design, and researchers.
Strategic grant-making capability to identify and guide effective projects.
Analytical skills to critically appraise evidence and synthesize multiple lines of research.
Writing skills to translate scientific findings into key actionable messages for a wide variety of audiences.
Creative design skills to develop information graphics that explain complex research results.
Policy expertise related to pertinent laws, regulations, and administrative agencies to identify information needs for policy-makers and situate findings in the relevant policy context.
Knowledge of social science theory related to decision-making and impact assessment to guide outreach and evaluation efforts.
Communication expertise to identify appropriate communication approaches, including mass media and social media.
Integrative capacity, or specialized generalists who can identify opportunities to connect science and policy and coordinate an overall science-policy outreach strategy.
Knowledge of a particular scientific field to identify key issues, appropriate research design, and researchers.
Strategic grant-making capability to identify and guide effective projects.
Analytical skills to critically appraise evidence and synthesize multiple lines of research.
Writing skills to translate scientific findings into key actionable messages for a wide variety of audiences.
Creative design skills to develop information graphics that explain complex research results.
Policy expertise related to pertinent laws, regulations, and administrative agencies to identify information needs for policy-makers and situate findings in the relevant policy context.
Knowledge of social science theory related to decision-making and impact assessment to guide outreach and evaluation efforts.
Communication expertise to identify appropriate communication approaches, including mass media and social media.
Integrative capacity, or specialized generalists who can identify opportunities to connect science and policy and coordinate an overall science-policy outreach strategy.
Table 2.

Examples of skill sets within a science-policy intermediary team

Knowledge of a particular scientific field to identify key issues, appropriate research design, and researchers.
Strategic grant-making capability to identify and guide effective projects.
Analytical skills to critically appraise evidence and synthesize multiple lines of research.
Writing skills to translate scientific findings into key actionable messages for a wide variety of audiences.
Creative design skills to develop information graphics that explain complex research results.
Policy expertise related to pertinent laws, regulations, and administrative agencies to identify information needs for policy-makers and situate findings in the relevant policy context.
Knowledge of social science theory related to decision-making and impact assessment to guide outreach and evaluation efforts.
Communication expertise to identify appropriate communication approaches, including mass media and social media.
Integrative capacity, or specialized generalists who can identify opportunities to connect science and policy and coordinate an overall science-policy outreach strategy.
Knowledge of a particular scientific field to identify key issues, appropriate research design, and researchers.
Strategic grant-making capability to identify and guide effective projects.
Analytical skills to critically appraise evidence and synthesize multiple lines of research.
Writing skills to translate scientific findings into key actionable messages for a wide variety of audiences.
Creative design skills to develop information graphics that explain complex research results.
Policy expertise related to pertinent laws, regulations, and administrative agencies to identify information needs for policy-makers and situate findings in the relevant policy context.
Knowledge of social science theory related to decision-making and impact assessment to guide outreach and evaluation efforts.
Communication expertise to identify appropriate communication approaches, including mass media and social media.
Integrative capacity, or specialized generalists who can identify opportunities to connect science and policy and coordinate an overall science-policy outreach strategy.
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