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Research Strategy

Unlocking research potential: Strategy, investment and review

MHC have niche expertise in research strategy, investment, programs and review. We sit neatly at the juncture of research and policy. Our academic credentials, intellectual rigour and pragmatic public sector expertise bring a perspective you won’t find in other companies.

MHC assists government, university and NGO clients to establish, review and implement their research strategies, policies and programs

Research strategy

  • Set research priorities
  • Design research strategy or grant schemes
  • Review research strategy and grant schemes
  • Embed research into your services, programs and policy

Ignite your research strategy

Research review and implementation

  • Review your research structures and operational processes
  • Assess the impact of your research
  • Build your organisational research capacity
  • Engage and consult with your stakeholders (including facilitating workshops)
  • Manage secretariats for your research committees
  • Roll out your research funding program
  • Translate research results into policy and program improvements

Research Strategy Projects

Research Strategy Development and Planning

MHC are currently engaged to support the Department of Education develop its first research strategy.

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Project: NSW Department of Communities and Justice Research Strategy 2020-2025

NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), formerly the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, engaged MHC to work alongside them in an MHC-Client joint team to develop a research strategy. MHC managed the process to develop the strategy, co-designed its components, co-led the consultations and co-led the process to set priorities.

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Project: COVID-19 response

Led by Mary Haines, MHC co-designed and operationalised a governance and management framework and established a Project Management Office to support the NSW Health COVID-19 Research Program.

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