Consultancy
Doctoral-level rigour, at the service of your organisation.
From commissioned studies to supervisor training, our consultancy practice puts the methodological standards of doctoral research to work for institutions and businesses.
What we offer
Four service areas
Commissioned Research
We design and deliver bespoke research projects for organisations that need rigorous, independent evidence to inform strategy, policy, or investment decisions.
- Market and competitor analysis
- Stakeholder perception studies
- Policy impact evaluations
- Sector-specific literature reviews
Supervisor & Examiner Training
Our CPD programmes equip doctoral supervisors and examiners with the skills, frameworks, and confidence to support high-quality research at any institution.
- Supervisor induction (1-day)
- Advanced supervision practice (modular)
- Examiner calibration workshops
- Institutional audit and benchmarking
Research Skills Workshops
Delivered on-site or online, our methodology workshops upskill teams in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research design.
- Qualitative coding and thematic analysis
- Survey design and statistical methods
- Case-study methodology
- Systematic literature reviews
Research Governance Advisory
We help institutions and organisations establish or strengthen their research governance — from ethics committees to data management policies.
- Ethics committee setup and training
- Research data management frameworks
- Research integrity policy drafting
- External audit and review
How it works
From question to impact in four steps.
Scoping call
We listen to your challenge, timeline, and budget.
Proposal
A clear brief with methodology, deliverables, and pricing.
Delivery
Rigorous work with regular check-ins and interim reports.
Handover
Final report, presentation, and implementation support.
Selected clients
Trusted by institutions and organisations across the UK.
Let's scope your project.
Whether you need a commissioned study, a training programme, or governance advice, we start every engagement with a no-obligation scoping conversation.