Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT)

OMAFRA asks researchers to use an information exchange process called Knowledge Translation and Transfer(KTT) to apply their results in practical ways that benefit Ontario.

This main page contains links to the definition of KTT and instructions on how to use KTT:

Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT). What is it?

• Get an introduction to KTT and its history of use in research

Objectives of OMAFRA KTT activities

Two main objectives and intended impacts of knowledge translation and transfer (KTT):

1. That research be developed using a needs-based approach also known as demand-driven research; and
2. That knowledge produced by research is used in a timely manner.

• Learn more about the objectives and intended impacts
  

Researchers - build your KTT plan

Information and resources for researchers preparing a knowledge and translation plan for their research:

• Why build a KTT plan?
• How to build a successful KTT plan
• Download a KTT plan template and checklist
• Download a KTT Toolkit (PDF 456 KB)
  

Learn more about KTT

• Related terms - see a list of terms that refer to KTT activities
• KTT best practices - want to maximize your KTT success? Here are seven ways to do that.
• KTT model - understand KTT better by looking at this model of KTT and the process of knowledge flow
• Role of a Knowledge broker - learn who can be a knowledge broker and how they moderate between research and research user
• Resources for KTT - learn from KTT tools and techniques used by others. Visit research links and more.

KTT success stories

• Find out how leading Ontario researchers are working to accelerate knowledge into action

KTT and the OMAFRA-University of Guelph partnership

• Learn background about KTT and the the OMAFRA/University of Guelph Partnership

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