The following resource was originally developed for a research uptake workshop held at the Kemri Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya from 12–14 September 2017. The workshop covered the stages of developing a research uptake strategy, steps to writing a policy brief, an introduction to data visualisation and tips for using social media for research uptake.

A second workshop held in Bangkok with colleagues from the International Health Policy Program, led to the development of additional resources about developing a digital communications strategy, writing for the web and using photos.

These tools will support you to:

• Understand the importance of strategic planning for research uptake
• Become familiarised with key aspects of a research uptake strategy
• Develop research uptake objectives for your research group, project, hub or an event
• Identify key stakeholders using stakeholder analysis techniques
• Review communications channels, outputs and activities
• Explore indicators and tools for monitoring and evaluation
• Key questions to consider in a research uptake strategy