Since 2007, Professor Jensen has directed or co‑directed more than 120 research, evaluation, and impact work packages, securing more than $10.9 million (USD) for his institutions (total project value more than $45 million). His roles span study design, survey and data collection strategy, ethics and data management, participatory process design, theory of change, stakeholder research and engagement, and the translation of findings into societal impact.
His funding portfolio includes grants and contracts from the US National Science Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Brinson Foundation, European Commission, UK Research and Innovation (AHRC, ESRC), NESTA, UK government departments (DEFRA, DCMS), Nuffield Foundation, Sciencewise, Arts Council England, NCCPE, Disney Conservation Fund, Science Foundation Ireland / Research Ireland, Germany’s education ministry (BMBF), Brazil’s federal and São Paulo agencies, and UNESCO.