Science for policy is the process by which information is transferred from the scientific community or individual researcher to policymakers with the intention to produce evidence-informed policy (EIPM). Almost every legislative action, regardless of the topic or government level, has a scientific component to it. While policies are not made by science alone, it can help decision-makers more accurately assess the benefits and potential consequences of the different options available.

Mission

Over the last decade, I've seen a growing interest in evidence-informed policy (EIPM) within Europe. While there are some introductory materials, primarily for individual researchers wanting to engage in policy, there are still insufficient resources explaining how they and teams of researchers can meaningfully share their expertise and have policy impact. 

I aim to expand on existing science for policy and EIPM materials by providing tailored advice, workshops, and science-policy translation to individual scientists, research teams hoping to have policy impact, and those in the policy community who would like to integrate research into their work. If you have any questions or requests, please don't hesitate to get in touch.​

Science-Policy ​Translation

I offer science-policy translation to help bridge the gap between scientific and policy communities. By relaying key scientific information that is accurate, contextualised, and useful, research can be effectively integrated into policy. Learn about this process.

Science for Policy Workshops

I deliver workshops to research teams to build their understanding of the policy landscape, how they can engage with existing policy processes and achieve meaningful policy impact. I also offer workshops to those working on legislation or policy who would like to more effectively support EIPM. See the workshops on offer.​

​​Science for Policy Consulting

I provide tailored advice to research and policy teams to help them effectively integrate science and create evidence-informed policymaking. This consultation can support targeted EIPM goals as well as broader strategies. Explore consultation services.​

Science for Policy ​​​Deep Dives

This blog on focuses on topics related to science for policy and EIPM. It provides information and insights that will support researchers and scientific organisations in understanding and more effectively engaging with decision-makers and the policymaking process. Dive into science for policy now.

Policy is rarely determined by evidence but policy can be and should be informed by evidence.

Sir Peter Gluckman
Former Chief Science Advisor of New Zealand, Director of Koi Tū: Centre for Informed Futures

Header image credit: ​Chloe Hill, inside the European Parliament.