It is a truth universally acknowledged that interdisciplinary research is hard.

Sometimes, researchers might not know where to begin, though they believe that expertise external to their own field might be important. If so, some guidance through the relevant literature or introductions to the relevant people and institutions might be helpful.

Sometimes, researchers “talk past each other”, misunderstanding each other, perhaps without evne knowing it. If so, translation—or mediation—may be needed, not only when it comes to understanding one another’s methods and theories, but also one another’s interests and values.

And then there is the question of what fruitful interdisciplinary collaboration might look like, in any given case; what is required to achieve it; and how to turn an initial idea into a successful grant application and research project.

As a research consultant, I specialise in interdisciplinary research in the social and psychological sciences, analytic philosophy, and theology and religious studies, offering services both prior to funding application and within active research projects. My services include:

  • Bespoke cross-training in psychology/philosophy/theology/religious studies

  • Assistance with landscape analysis, including literature review and personnel advice

  • Grant application advice and review, including regarding project structure, activities, and budget

  • Interdisciplinary mediation and facilitation

  • Interdisciplinary conference and event organisation

These can be contracted at various stages:

Pre-Application

  • One-on-one initial conversation

  • Review of Letter of Intent/Online Funding Inquiry draft

  • One-on-one follow-up

  • On-going advice via email

from £300

Full Proposal

  • Up to 5 live consultation meetings with principal investigator(s)/team

  • Up to 3 reviews of full proposal drafts

  • On-going advice via email and other channels

from £500

In Project

  • Bespoke involvement, e.g.,

  • Cross-training

  • Research design

  • Event (e.g., conference) organization and management

quotation upon request

My formal training and research experience in these fields provides the foundation for my consultancy practice. I have also served as an expert advisor to multiple funding bodies, including the John Templeton Foundation, the Templeton World Charity Foundation, the Templeton Religion Trust; the Fetzer Institute; and the Danish Council for Independent Research (Religious Studies and Theology panel). Furthermore, I have provided advice to dozens of research teams, both informally and formally. My formal advisory roles have included those on the following projects:

Contact me here to get in touch about your specific project’s needs.