About the project

What do we want to know?

We want to know what are the features of different embedded researcher ‘interventions’ and how can these influence organisations to become more research active. Our research questions are set out below:

1. What are the aims of embedding researchers in decision-making contexts?

2. What different typologies of embedded researcher exist within public health decision-making settings and beyond?

3. How do different typologies of embedded researcher influence contexts in different ways?

4. Which typologies of embedded researcher model do recent activities follow and what influence do these models have on helping organisations to become more research active?

5. How effective are embedded research activities in meeting their aims and helping organisations to become more research active?

How will we undertake the project?

This research is being undertaken as a mixed methods research project. With the support of an Advisory Group of experts in the field we will:

1. Develop a systematic map of the evaluation literature on embedded researchers;

2. Undertake a systematic review of the influence of embedded researchers on helping organisations to become more research active;

3. Conduct primary research (involving quantitative and qualitative methods) to better understand research activities within Local Authority public health decision-making and the influence of embedded researchers in enhancing research activity and capacity.