Enhancing impact: a model for policy development research

Figures & data

Figure 1. Policy development research model.

Figure 2. AHURI investigative panel.

Figure 3. AHURI Inquiry programs.

Table 1. Maturation of the AHURI Inquiry.

Aspect	Early state	Mature state
Primary focus of Inquiries	Research projects are the main activity of the Inquiry – the final Inquiry report is a wrap up of distinct projects.	Modules of research activity support the Inquiry research program, which is the primary focus.
Supporting research activity	The information in the research projects drives the thinking of the panel.	Inquiry modules address gaps or weaknesses in an evidence base which is leveraged to address a pressing policy concern.
Initial Inquiry Meeting	The initial Inquiry panel meeting is focused on how members of the panel understand the research projects and methods, and how they might influence how the projects are conducted.	The initial Inquiry panel meeting ensures the research program is understood and that Inquiry panel members have thought through the approach to the policy issue. Initial research findings may help to inform the initial panel discussion – such as international examples.
Final Inquiry Meeting	Expectation that the final Inquiry panel meeting is a presentation of findings from each supporting research project.	Focused on the policy issues which the research program addresses, and draws on the research findings to support discussion of policy development opportunities.