Research enablement has become an essential component of contemporary information systems scholarship. At ATISR, research enablement refers to the coordinated efforts that support scholars in producing high-quality, relevant, and impactful research.
This support extends beyond funding or infrastructure to include strategic guidance, collaboration, and effective knowledge sharing. By strengthening these areas, ATISR aims to enhance both the quality and reach of research outcomes.
Purpose
Research enablement at ATISR is designed to reduce barriers that limit research productivity and impact. These barriers may include limited access to data, fragmented collaboration, or insufficient methodological support.
The purpose of enablement is not to direct research topics, but to create conditions in which diverse research agendas can develop effectively. This approach respects academic independence while encouraging alignment with broader research priorities.
Strategy
Strategic support provides a framework for aligning individual research efforts with institutional and societal needs. At ATISR, this includes identifying priority areas, supporting interdisciplinary work, and facilitating long-term research planning.
Strategy also involves resource allocation. By directing support toward high-potential projects and emerging areas, ATISR helps researchers focus effort where it can generate meaningful contribution.
Strategic clarity improves coherence across research initiatives while preserving flexibility for innovation.
Infrastructure
Research infrastructure forms the operational backbone of enablement. This includes access to digital libraries, data repositories, analytical tools, and secure computing environments.
Reliable infrastructure improves efficiency and supports methodological rigor. It also enables collaboration across geographic and institutional boundaries.
Investments in infrastructure are most effective when paired with training and ongoing technical support.
Capability
Building research capability is a central element of enablement. ATISR supports capability development through workshops, mentoring, and skills training.
These initiatives address areas such as research design, data analysis, academic writing, and ethical review processes. Capability development is particularly important for early-career researchers and those entering new research domains.
Sustained capability building strengthens the overall research ecosystem.
Collaboration
Collaboration is a key driver of knowledge creation. ATISR encourages collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and regions to address complex research questions.
Collaborative structures may include research networks, joint projects, and thematic working groups. These arrangements promote knowledge exchange and reduce duplication of effort.
Effective collaboration also enhances research visibility and relevance.
Knowledge
Knowledge sharing ensures that research findings extend beyond individual projects. ATISR supports dissemination through conferences, seminars, publications, and digital platforms.
Sharing knowledge in accessible formats increases engagement with practitioners and policymakers. It also supports cumulative learning within the research community.
Knowledge sharing is most effective when it is timely, transparent, and tailored to different audiences.
Governance
Research enablement requires clear governance to ensure accountability and fairness. Governance mechanisms define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes related to research support.
Transparent criteria for access to resources and evaluation of outcomes help maintain trust. Governance also ensures alignment with ethical standards and institutional values.
Impact
The ultimate goal of research enablement at ATISR is to increase research impact. Impact is understood broadly to include academic contribution, practical application, and societal benefit.
| Enablement Area | Example | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic support | Priority research themes | Focused contribution |
| Infrastructure | Data platforms | Improved rigor |
| Capability | Training programs | Stronger skills |
| Knowledge sharing | Open forums | Wider reach |
By strengthening these areas, ATISR supports research that is both rigorous and relevant.
Research enablement at ATISR represents a systematic approach to supporting scholars throughout the research lifecycle.
Through strategic support and effective knowledge sharing, ATISR creates an environment in which research can thrive. As research challenges grow in complexity, sustained enablement remains critical to advancing knowing and delivering value at organizational and societal levels.
FAQs
What is research enablement at ATISR?
It is structured support for effective research activities.
Why is strategic support important?
It aligns research with priorities and resources.
How does ATISR support collaboration?
Through networks, joint projects, and shared platforms.
What role does knowledge sharing play?
It extends research impact beyond individual studies.
Who benefits from research enablement?
Researchers, institutions, and wider society.