Evaluating impact, synthesising evidence, and delivering strategic insights for evidence-based decision-making.
Independent evaluation of research funding grants, programmes and initiatives using robust methodologies tailored to your needs.
What you get: Theory of change and logic model development, mixed-methods evaluation frameworks, evidence synthesis, stakeholder surveys, benchmarking and bibliometric analysis, economic impact assessment, and strategic recommendations on what works and how to refine and scale your activities.
Our approach: We combine quantitative metrics with qualitative insights, ensuring evaluations serve both accountability requirements and organisational learning. We are a Dimensions Data Partner, combining this data with our evaluation and impact expertise to help clients make confident, evidence-based decisions.
Expert support for developing, implementing, and monitoring research policies, including assessment frameworks, funding strategies, and sector-wide initiatives.
What you get: Policy option and landscape analysis, international benchmarking, implementation roadmaps, monitoring frameworks, and ongoing review mechanisms that ensure policies remain fit for purpose.
Our approach: We ground policy development in evidence, drawing on the best global practice whilst ensuring solutions work in your specific context and constraints, through co-creation with your team and our ability to engage key stakeholders.
Strategic guidance on open research policies and practices that balance transparency, innovation, and practical implementation across diverse research communities.
What you get: Open access policy frameworks, data sharing strategies, compliance monitoring systems, cost-benefit analysis, and researcher engagement programmes that drive culture change.
Our approach: We work in partnership with you to navigate the complexities of open research transformation, helping you achieve your policy goals whilst engaging deeply with researchers and societal stakeholders.
Design and delivery of comprehensive consultations and evidence reviews to inform strategic decisions, from funding priorities to regulatory frameworks.
What you get: Consultation strategy design that is sensitive to stakeholder contexts, multi-channel engagement delivery, systematic evidence reviews, consensus-building workshops, and synthesis reports that distil diverse perspectives into clear recommendations.
Our approach: We engage stakeholders across the research ecosystem — from individual researchers to institutional leaders — ensuring diverse voices inform your decision-making. Our approach draws on mixed-method research and significant expertise in delivering surveys, interviews, and focus groups with key stakeholder groups.
Trend analysis and strategic intelligence to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and inform long-term planning.
What you get: Landscape analysis, emerging technology assessments, international comparisons, risk identification, and strategic briefings aligned with your planning cycles and decision points.
Our approach: We combine data-rich insights, bibliometric analysis, expert interviews, and systematic monitoring to provide intelligence that keeps you ahead of the curve.
Our clients include public research funders and agencies, government departments, medical research charities, national health services, and a wide range of other public bodies and international organisations:
We are always happy to talk through options and approaches to help you design the evaluation or policy project you need. We’re here to help.
