Science for Policy Consulting

Policy impact does not happen by itself. It requires strategic planning, an understanding of policy actors and drivers, strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, comprehension of existing and upcoming windows of opportunity, and the use of correct language to ensure that you and your research are understood and integrated.  

Understandably, many researchers and scientific organisations do not have the time to gather the information and implement the strategic planning needed to effectively engage the decision-making process. This results in some organisations bypassing policy involvement altogether or engaging ineffectively despite their best efforts. Both of these outcomes are unfortunate with the need for scientific engagement in the decision-making process becoming increasingly recognised across the globe.

The Science for Policy Consultations offered on this website will help you discover the policy areas most relevant to your research, outline key actors and drivers, build relationships with key stakeholders, increase your visibility, and to create a policy engagement strategy based on your needs! Furthermore, consultations can help you understand the differences in the practices, language, incentives, and expectations that exist between the scientific and policy communities. Feel free to reach out via the contact page with any questions you have about this consultation process. 

Consulting for Scientific Organisations

Scientific organisations and institutions and increasingly seeing the benefits of engaging with the policymaking process. Unfortunately, creating policy impact can be both time-consuming and difficult to navigate. I'm here to help you outline key actors and drivers, build relationships, increase visibility, and create an individualised policy engagement strategy!

Initial consultations are free and will highlight some of the opportunities that exist for your organisation to engage in the decision-making process based on your area(s) of expertise. You can then decide if you'd like to work together more closely to get an in-depth analysis and consultation.

Individual 1-on-1 Consulting

If you're an individual scientist who is looking to get more involved in science for policy or engage more in the decision-making process, please don't hesitate to get in touch! I'm happy to provide free advice and point you in the right direction. ​If you'd like more tailored information after this initial consultation, we can discuss the possibility of working together more closely to create an individualised policy engagement strategy.

Please ​contact me for more information about the consulting services available. 

Header photo credit: European Parliament, State of the Union debate: the way forward for Europe