Strategic management of research results
Would you like to better understand how your research can create value beyond publications?
In the course Strategic Management of Research Results, you will explore how research results, methods, data and other knowledge assets can be identified, managed and developed for use beyond academia. The course introduces key concepts in innovation, valorisation and intellectual property, helping you take control of your research outcomes and strengthen their potential to create societal impact.
From research results to societal impact
As a researcher, you continuously generate new results, methods, data and insights. Understanding how these knowledge assets can be identified, managed and developed strengthens both your research and your ability to contribute to innovation and societal impact.
Over three interactive seminars, you will work with your own research through exercises, discussion and reflection alongside other doctoral students and researchers.
The course is designed for doctoral students and researchers from all disciplines and requires no prior knowledge of innovation, patents or intellectual property.
What you will gain
- Tools for identifying knowledge assets within your research
- A basic understanding of intellectual property, patents and ownership issues
- New perspectives on how research results can create value and societal impact
- Methods for assessing opportunities for further development and valorisation
- Greater understanding of how research results can be moved towards practical application beyond academia
- A network of doctoral students and researchers exploring similar questions
Registration is open!
The next course round starts in October 2026. Register by 22 September.

Practical information
Target group
Doctoral students and researchers at Uppsala University, Dalarna University and the University of Gävle.
Format
Three half-day seminars held on campus at Uppsala University.
Credits and certificate
The course corresponds to 3 ECTS credits for doctoral students. Other participants receive a course certificate.
To pass the course, you must attend all seminars and complete the course assignments.
Language
English
Course runs
The course is offered once per semester.
Course content at a glance
Autumn 2026
The course consists of three seminars taking place on the following Fridays:
- 2 October
- 9 October
- 16 October
All seminars run from 09:15 to 12:00 and are held on campus at Uppsala University.
Register today!
Follow the link to register for the autumn 2026 round of the course Strategic management of research results.
We welcome doctoral students and researchers from all disciplines! The number of places is limited.
Registration is open until 22 September 2026.
Contact us
Do you have questions about the course or wonder whether it is right for you? Please contact the course coordinator at UU Innovation - Nhils Forslund