Capacity Development

Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) programme

The EPRM programme equips participants with essential tools to design and analyse research, fostering informed policymaking decisions.

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About the Programme

This Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) programme equips participants with the fundamental tools for designing and analysing evidence-based research to enable better policymaking decisions. It is designed for working professionals who wish to increase their research skills. The 14-week programme can be completed alongside work in 

EPRM trains participants in:

  • Translating policy issues into research questions
  • Preparing a research proposal, including for PhDs
  • Analysing qualitative and / or quantitative data
  • Understanding current academic developments in a particular field
  • Designing, writing and disseminating proposals for evidence-based research, either in the workplace or in a broader research environment

About the modules

Module 1: Evidence-Based Policy Research 

Module 2: Using Academic Literature

Module 3: Theory, Design and Methodology

Module 4: Evidence-based Analysis

Module 5: Proposal writing, presentation, and dissemination

Enroll for the full programme or individual modules:

 

Application Information and Deadlines

The application of EPRM can be done as a full programme or through a modular sign-up. Application deadlines, start and finish dates of the modules are included in the table. Please note the different application deadlines for non-visa applicants and applicants that require a visa for modules 1 and 5.

When in doubt about your eligibility for the programme, please contact the programme secretariat at eprm@merit.unu.edu

Payment for the EPRM Fall 2025 round: 

By credit card: 
https://www.aanmelder.nl/eprm2025/subscribe

By bank transfer: 
Bank account no.: 65.76.18.705
IBAN NL05 INGB 0657 618705
Swift or BIC code: INGBNL2A
Beneficiary: Maastricht University
Bank name: ING Business Banking
Bank address: P.O. Box 1800
1000 BV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Payment specification: A/45320004033N.001 + last name

Refund Policy for Course Withdrawal

  • Full Refund Before Registration Deadline: Participants who withdraw before the registration deadline and before official registration in the university system are eligible for a full refund of fees paid, minus 100 euro administration costs.
    Partial Refund After Registration, until one week before the Course Start Date: If a participant withdraws after the registration deadline but before one week of the course start, 50% of the tuition will be refunded.
  • No Refunds Once Course Has Begun: No refunds will be issued in case withdrawal happens one week before the course starts.

Frequently Asked Questions about EPRM