Driving meaningful change with evidence

Evidence-based impact through research, evaluation, and training

Company overview

We help you use research, evaluation, and social science methods to make better decisions and improve outcomes for your target audiences.

IMI is a nonprofit organization working internationally to advance the use of evidence in real-world decision-making. We specialize in practical research and evaluation methods that support learning, strategy, and impact across various fields, including policy, education, science communication, and public engagement.

Through expert-led training, collaborative research, and tailored support, we help our partners apply evidence to design more effective programs, engage communities, and assess what works. Our team brings deep expertise in social science, participatory methods, and evaluation, helping others build their own capacity to use evidence with confidence.

A trusted partner for organizations across research, policy, and practice

From universities and public agencies to science centers and nonprofits, we support partners working to create meaningful, evidence-informed change.

Meet the team

We’re researchers and practitioners with a shared commitment to evidence-based methods.

Prof. Eric Jensen

CEO and Research Director

Dr. Aaron Jensen

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Charles Laurie

Managing Director

Daniela Martin

Director of Communications

Dr. Andrew George

Director of STEM Innovation and Engagement

Lisa Sayles

Director of Education

Dr. Fanie van Rooyen

Research and Communications Consultant

Oliver Davies

Finance Officer

Dr. Russell Rodrigo

Senior Education Consultant

Dr. Rosie Everett

Research and Training Officer

Juan Roberto

Operations and Digital Media Analyst

Pablo Kawai

Multimedia Designer

Panisa Thaisilp

Training Assistant

Logan Sayles

Communication Intern

Recent grant-funded projects

We support grant-funded projects that apply evidence to real-world challenges, from inclusive public space design and gender equity in STEM to science education and research impact.
EC Horizon Europe IA
2024 - 2028
Budget: €16,000,000
Interreg Atlantic Area Program
2024 - 2026
Budget: €3,497,092.47
EC Horizon Europe CSA
2023 - 2025
Budget: €1,062,755
EC Horizon Europe
2023 - 2027
Budget: €2,998,845

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