Institute for Methods Innovation

Research | Evaluation | Training | Impact

Company overview

We help others use research, evaluation, and social science methods to make better decisions and improve outcomes for their 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.

Trusted by 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.

Our expertise

    • Research design
    • Applied social science methods
    • Impact planning
    • Impact evaluation
    • Theory of change
    • Stakeholder research
    • Science communication
    • Public engagement
    • Grant writing
    • Training and capacity-building
    • Participatory methods
    • Data management
    • Responsible research practices
    • Policy engagement
    • Evidence synthesis

Meet the team

We’re researchers and practitioners with a shared commitment to evidence-based methods.
Eric Jensen - Institute for Methods Innovation

Prof. Eric Jensen

CEO and Research Director
Aaron Jensen - Institute for Methods Innovation

Dr. Aaron Jensen

Chief Operating Officer
Lars Lorenz - Institute for Methods Innovation

Lars Lorenz

Director of Operations
Lisa Sayles - Institute for Methods Innovation

Lisa Stayles

Director of Education
Daniela Martin - Institute for Methods Innovation

Daniela Martin

Director of Communications
Andrew George - Institute for Methods Innovation

Dr. Andrew George

Director of STEM Innovation and Engagement
Juan Barbosa - Institute for Methods Innovation

Juan Barbosa

Operations and Digital Media Analyst
Oliver Davies - Institute for Methods Innovation

Oliver Davies

Finance Officer
Russel Rodrigo - Institute for Methods Innovation

Dr. Russell Rodrigo

Senior Education Consultant
Peter Joubert - Institute for Methods Innovation

Peter Joubert

Project Support Officer
Dr. Fanie van Rooyen

Dr. Fanie van Rooyen

Communications Officer
Logan Sayles - Institute for Methods Innovation

Logan Sayles

Communication Intern
Panisa Thaisilp - Institute for Methods Innovation

Panisa Thaisilp

Training Assistant

Pablo Kawai

Multimedia Designer
Dr. Rosie Everett

Dr. Rosie Everett

Research and Training Officer

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.
European Commission Horizon Europe IA (2024-)
Interreg Atlantic Area Program
European Commission Horizon Europe CSA
European Commission Horizon Europe Framework Programme

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