Research Funders & Policymakers
Trusted advisers to funders, governments and foundations
Funders and policymakers need reliable evidence to design programmes, allocate resources and show what their investment achieves.
We provide independent evaluations, policy analysis and stakeholder consultation for public funders, government departments, international organisations and charitable foundations.
Our services
Evaluation and impact assessment
Process, outcome and impact evaluations of funding schemes, programmes and policies.
Research strategy and policy development
Evidence and options to inform new strategies, funding schemes and policy frameworks.
Open research and data
Advice on open access, open data and research integrity policies and their implementation.
Stakeholder consultation and evidence synthesis
Consultations, surveys and reviews that bring together the views of the research community.
Research intelligence and horizon scanning
Analysis of trends and developments that may affect your priorities.
Why choose ERCG?
- Sector specialists. Our consultants have worked in and alongside universities, funders, societies and publishers.
- Independent and evidence-led. Our recommendations are grounded in data and in what we hear from your stakeholders.
- Practical results. We focus on recommendations that can actually be implemented, with clear next steps.
- International perspective. We bring experience from the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Malta, Greece, across Europe and beyond.
Your sector specialists
Our team combines experience in higher education, research management, policy and publishing. Meet the team →
Want a conversation?
Tell us about your challenge. We will listen, ask the right questions and suggest a practical way forward.
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