IMPACT ENGINES
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Proposing an Impact Engine
A successful Impact Engine focuses on a real-world problem. It may align around an entire global problem or focus on solving a contained, related issue.
Impact Engines must address global challenges or societal needs, and make meaningful impact in people’s lives.
They must represent an area where we have existing strength with deep involvement from multiple interdisciplinary researchers and external partnerships.
Impact Engines must be a problem space where, with focused investment, Northeastern can become an impact leader.
Is your idea Impact Engine ready?
Follow this decision tree to discover whether or not your idea is ready to be considered as an Impact Engine.
The Impact Engine Proposal Process follows a cyclical timeline, with two application deadlines each calendar year:
Spring Cycle:
Phase 1 (Jan. 2 – 26, 2024)
Optional Consult with Vice Provost, Global Impact
Phase 2 (Deadline Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024)
Discussion Paper
Phase 3 (by invitation only, notifications by Friday, March 22, 2024)
Workshop
Phase 4 (by invitation only, notifications by Friday, May 3, 2024)
Presentation to Impact Engine Leadership Group
Phase 5 (by invitation only, notifications by Friday, May 24, 2024)
Presentation to Senior Leadership Team
Fall Cycle:
Phase 1 (July 29 – Sept. 6, 2024)
Optional Consult with Vice Provost, Global Impact
Phase 2 (Deadline Monday, Sept. 16, 2024)
Discussion Paper
Phase 3 (by invitation only, notifications by Friday, Oct. 11, 2024)
Workshop
Phase 4 (by invitation only, notifications by Friday, Nov. 2, 2024)
Presentation to Impact Engine Leadership Group
Phase 5 (by invitation only, notifications by Friday, Nov. 29, 2024)
Presentation to Senior Leadership Team
Proposal Process Timeline
