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

Module 6: Support during Research Implementation (pilot)

Enroll for the full programme or individual modules: 

EPRM Programme – 2026 (Fall Intake)

ModuleStart DateEnd DateVisa DeadlineNon-Visa DeadlinePrice (€)
M17 Sep 202613 Sep 202606 Jul 202615 Aug 20261100
M214 Sep 20264 Oct 20268 Sep 20268 Sep 2026600
M35 Oct 202625 Oct 202621 Sep 202621 Sep 2026600
M426 Oct 20266 Nov 202612 Oct 202612 Oct 20261100
M57 Dec 202611 Dec 202612 Oct 202612 Oct 20261100
Full Programme7 Sep 202611 Dec 20261 Jul 20261 Jul 20264250

EPRM Programme – 2027 (Spring Intake)

ModuleStart DateEnd DateVisa DeadlineNon-Visa DeadlinePrice (€)
M118 Jan 202724 Jan 202720 Nov 202620 Nov 20261100
M225 Jan 202714 Feb 202720 Jan 202720 Jan 2027600
M315 Feb 20277 Mar 20274 Feb 20274 Feb 2027600
M48 Mar 202717 Apr 202722 Feb 202722 Feb 20271100
M519 Apr 202723 Apr 202722 Feb 202722 Feb 20271100
Full Programme18 Jan 202723 Apr 202720 Nov 202620 Nov 20264250

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

Please choose the registration form for your EPRM programme:

Payment

By credit card: 

For 2026: https://www.aanmelder.nl/169403

By bank transfer: For payment via bank transfer, please contact us at: eprm@merit.unu.edu

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. An exception is made for participants that signed up and paid before the deadline of registration and requested their visa before the deadline. If those participants are rejected for their visa, they will still be able to cancel, minus 100 euro administration costs. Alternatively, we offer to those participants to request the visa for the next EPRM offering. 
     

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