Table 5.
Ranked factors that could help sustain partnerships
| Knowledge-users | Rank 1 | Rank 2 | Rank 3 | Rank 4 | Rank 5 | Rank 6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information for researchers and knowledge-users about how to successfully apply for grants | 7 (11.7%) | 13 (21.7%) | 13 (21.7%) | 9 (15%) | 16 (26.7%) | 2 (3.3%) | 60 |
| Workshops or training modules for researchers and knowledge-users to increase relevant skills | 9 (15.3%) | 13 (22%) | 11 (18.6%) | 17 (28.8%) | 8 (13.6%) | 1 (1.7%) | 59 |
| A matchmaking service for researchers and knowledge-users (so they can find each other) | 3 (5.1%) | 11 (18.6%) | 18 (30.5%) | 6 (10.2%) | 15 (25.4%) | 6 (10.2%) | 59 |
| More time (longer grants) and/or more money to conduct this type of research | 31 (50%) | 9 (14.5%) | 8 (12.9%) | 10 (16.1%) | 3 (4.8%) | 1 (1.6%) | 62 |
| Staff to work with funded teams to facilitate knowledge translation | 8 (12.5%) | 16 (25%) | 11 (17.2%) | 14 (21.9%) | 12 (18.8%) | 3 (4.7%) | 64 |
| Other | 4 (16.7%) | 2 (8.3%) | 1 (4.2%) | 0 | 2 (8.3%) | 15 (62.5%) | 24 |