Evaluating Innovation Policy: Department for the Economy (NI) (UKRI Policy Fellowship)

Start date: 1 January 2024
End date: 30 June 2025
Funder: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Funding: UKRI
Value: £173,673
Primary investigator: Dr Ana Manzano

This UKRI Policy fellowship aims to enhance the relationship between academia, government and research organisations by improving the flow of evidence, insights and talent. The UKRI Policy fellowships help fulfil the potential of research and expertise to inform and shape effective public policy and its implementation.

44 policy fellows to work in government and What Works Network – UKRI

Project aims

To work with the Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland) to drive a step change in their approach to the evaluation of the Department’s innovation policies, creating an evidence base to understand the impact of innovative, inclusive and green growth policies and to aid future decision-making.