ARIS graphic: Why storytelling is key to funding and support.

ARIS message: Connect your science to society; communicate human impact.

ARIS framework: Navigate the BI–RI–SI impact spectrum to define milestones.

ARIS definitions: Broader Impacts (BI) and Research Impact (RI) as the foundation

For your funding proposal to stand out at NSF, you must show how your work benefits society.

This #ARISInsights breaks down the BI–RI–SI spectrum:
BI=why it matters • RI = how change happens • SI = what improves over time.

Swipe to see how ARIS supports impact at every level.
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Writing your first NSF proposal? Unsure what #BroaderImpacts means and how to make your proposal stand out? Use ARIS Broader Impacts Plan Checklist (and other resources) to help you write a stronger proposal. Visit researchinsociety.org #ARISInsights

Reminder to learn about broader impacts to get more funding for my research. researchinsociety.org

If you’re looking for funding from NSF & other orgs, you will need to include how your research benefits society.

If you’re like most people, it’s on your “to do” list, but you aren’t sure who can help. ARIS–the largest network of #BroaderImpacts pros–can help.
researchinsociety.org #ARISInsights

DYK NSF updated its #BroaderImpacts criterion in April 2025? Use the BI Wizard to help you best explain your idea so you can get NSF funding. ARIS resources can help you write an even better NSF proposal that will satisfy the revised BI requirement: researchinsociety.org/resources #ARISInsights

Image of the ARIS Broader Impacts toolkit website

Did you know NSF updated its #BroaderImpacts criterion in April 2025? Use the Broader Impacts Toolkit and other resources from ARIS to help you write an even better NSF proposal that will satisfy the revised BI requirement:
researchinsociety.org/resources/ #ARISInsights

Learn about broader impacts #broaderimpacttips

If you are looking to integrate societal impact into your research proposal, ARIS – the largest network of #BroaderImpacts professionals and enthusiasts – can help. Visit researchinsociety.org for details. #ARISInsights