Research Consultants

Empowering Evidence-Based Decision-Making through Expert Research Services

In an increasingly complex and data-driven world, research consultants have emerged as critical enablers of informed decision-making, innovation, and policy development. Whether in public policy, sustainable development, social impact assessment, or business analytics, the role of research consultants is indispensable in bridging the gap between raw data, actionable insights, and strategic implementation.

At the Strategia Research and Training Institute, we recognize the growing need for expert research consultants across sectors. We aim to meet this demand by offering world-class research consultancy services, capacity-building programmes, and institutional partnerships that elevate the quality, relevance, and usability of research.

Why Research Consultants Matter Today?

1. Bridging Theory and Practice

Institutions often struggle to translate academic theories into workable solutions. Research consultants bring both technical expertise and field-level insights, ensuring that studies are practically grounded, context-sensitive, and actionable.

2. Enhancing Evidence-Based Policymaking

Governments and NGOs increasingly require robust evidence to design, monitor, and evaluate public policies. Research consultants help in designing methodologies, conducting impact assessments, and producing evidence syntheses that feed directly into planning and budgeting processes.

3. Filling In-House Capacity Gaps

Many organizations, especially smaller nonprofits or start-ups, lack full-time research staff. Consultants provide flexible, cost-effective expertise in data collection, analysis, reporting, and publication without long-term commitments.

4. Improving Strategic Decision-Making

Private sector entities benefit from market research, behavioural studies, and customer segmentation. Consultants offer external objectivity and domain-specific analysis, helping firms align strategies with evidence and trends.

Sectors That Need Research Consultants

Research consultants play vital roles across domains:

Government and Public Sector

  • Designing evaluation frameworks for public schemes
  • Monitoring and assessment of development projects
  • Generating data for policy reforms and white papers
  • Capacity building of public functionaries in research literacy

Nonprofits, NGOs, and Civil Society

  • Impact evaluations and theory of change modelling
  • Baseline and endline surveys for donor-funded projects
  • Participatory action research and community consultations
  • Knowledge documentation and policy briefs

Academic Institutions

  • Support for grant proposal writing and funder reporting
  • Literature reviews and systematic mapping
  • Capacity building for young researchers and PhD scholars
  • Designing training materials and research methods workshops

Corporate Sector and CSR Units

  • Social return on investment (SROI) assessments
  • ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) compliance studies
  • Needs assessments for community interventions
  • Documentation of CSR initiatives and learning dissemination

International Development Agencies

  • Designing multi-country or multi-region studies
  • Localizing global frameworks (SDGs, climate action, gender parity)
  • Institutional capacity assessments
  • Rapid evidence reviews and sectoral strategy support

Types of Research Consulting Services

The Strategia Research and Training Institute’s team and affiliated consultants offer a range of customized services, including:

1. Research Design and Strategy

  • Framing research questions and hypotheses
  • Developing study designs (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
  • Selecting indicators and measurement tools

2. Field Research and Data Collection

  • Designing questionnaires and data instruments
  • Conducting surveys, FGDs, KIIs, and ethnographic work
  • Ensuring data quality and ethical research standards

3. Data Analysis and Visualization

  • Quantitative (SPSS, R, Stata) and qualitative (NVivo, Atlas.ti) analysis
  • GIS mapping and spatial analytics
  • Interactive dashboards and policy visualization tools

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

  • Quantitative (SPSS, R, Stata) and qualitative (NVivo, Atlas.ti) analysis
  • GIS mapping and spatial analytics
  • Interactive dashboards and policy visualization tools

5. Policy and Practice Publications

  • Technical reports and working papers
  • Policy briefs and infographics
  • White papers and think tank collaborations

The Value Our Institute Brings as a Research Consultancy Partner

As a mission-driven institute rooted in both academic rigour and grassroots engagement, the Strategia Research and Training Institute brings:

Interdisciplinary Expertise

We pool experts from social sciences, environmental studies, public health, economics, and technology—ensuring our consultants bring multi-sectoral perspectives.

International, National, and Regional Presence

With field teams across globe and India and institutional partnerships in the Himalayan region, tribal belts, and urban margins, we combine national reach with local understanding.

Participatory and Ethical Research

Our consultants follow community-engaged approaches, emphasizing ethics, inclusion, and co-production of knowledge.

Capacity Building Approach

The Strategia Research and Training Institute doesn’t just deliver reports—we also build the internal capacities of client organizations through training, mentorship, and toolkits.

Profiles of Research Consultants at the Strategia Research and Training Institute

Our in-house and affiliated consultants include:

Senior policy researchers with experience in government advisory roles

Methodologists and statisticians with advanced academic training

Development practitioners with grassroots experience

Young researchers and PhD scholars mentored by domain experts

Thematic specialists (e.g., public health, climate, education, livelihoods)

Engagement Models with Our Consultants

The Strategia Research and Training Institute offers flexible engagement formats:

Engagement Type Description
Project-Based Consulting Fixed-scope assignments (e.g., baseline study, evaluation)
Retainer Model Long-term partnerships with periodic deliverables
Embedded Researcher Model Consultant placed within the client’s team for on-ground work
Capacity-Building Model Workshops, toolkits, and handholding for internal staff
Joint Research Projects Co-designed initiatives with academic or sectoral partners

Partner with Us

Whether you’re a policymaker, NGO, university, or private sector leader, our research consultants can support you in transforming insights into impact.

Looking Ahead: Research Consulting for India @ 2047

As India approaches its centenary of independence, the demand for data-driven, inclusive, and resilient development strategies is only expected to grow. Research consultants—especially those grounded in field realities and policy fluency—will be indispensable to shaping India’s future.

✅ The Strategia Research and Training Institute is committed to nurturing this ecosystem by:

✅ Expanding our consultant pool and domain coverage

✅ Offering certified research consultancy training programmes

✅ Partnering with state governments, philanthropic foundations, and international agencies

✅ Promoting ethical, inclusive, and decolonized research practices

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