Be brave, ask, and keep trying – a guide to what to consider when looking for funding for third sector collaborative research
This guide is for third sector organisations (TSO) that want to obtain funding for collaborative research with academia.
Results for: Research in and about 3rd sector
Evidencing genuine co-production in the third sector (2017)
Evidence paper distiling what third sector research and evidence tell us about what genuine co-production looks like in the third sector
Five approaches to assessing the impact of unrestricted funding
‘Long-term flexible funding allows organizations to allocate resources where they are most needed, making room for innovation, emergence, and impact.’ Commissioned by Co-op Foundation, IVAR’s latest report explores how open and
Inclusive Growth
‘Inclusive Growth’ is increasingly being used by government but what does the term mean, and how does it relate to the third sector? These questions are answered in this briefing
Making an impact with research: a Third Sector Research Forum case study
In this case study we hear from Sam Pringle, Head of Research at Fathers Network Scotland about the different approaches they took to engage decision makers and others with the research they did in partnership with the University of Edinburgh into shared parental leave.
Research interview participant information
This is an example of a research interview participant information sheet. It was written by Noreen Grant when she was undertaking her PhD at the University of Highlands and Islands.
Research interviewee consent form
This is an example of consent form to obtain consent to participate in a research interview. This form was written by Noreen Grant when she was undertaking her PhD at
The benefits of inclusive volunteering (2015)
This evidence paper – by Volunteer Scotland and the Scottish Third Sector Research Forum – brings together evidence of the benefits of volunteering for people with complex needs.
Third Sector Partnership Compass (2016)
This evidence paper by Evaluation Support Scotland and The Robertson Trust, with the Scottish Third Sector Research Forum, brings together evidence of what research tells us that engaging in positive
To publish or not to publish?
This infographic is a quick access to some of the challenges of publishing third sector evidence in an academic journal and gives an insight into some things you may consider