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evaluation and research Evaluation of EPSRC's PPE Scheme

Evaluation of EPSRC's Partnerships for Public Engagement (PPE) Scheme

In late 2008 we were appointed to evaluate the EPSRC's  Partnerships for Public Engagement (PPE) Grant Scheme. The PPE programme aims to foster engagement between the EPSRC funded research community and the public, in order to stimulate greater understanding about the issues and opportunities that arise from research. We were asked to evaluate the impact and efficacy of the PPE scheme and to make recommendations for improvement.

During the evaluation we posed a series of specific questions which were addressed by a combination of desk research, facilitated discussions and face-to-face and telephone interviews with members of the following groups:

  • Internal Stakeholders

  • External Stakeholders

  • PPE Award Holders

  • Unsuccessful PPE Applicants

  • Public engagement practitioners

  • Mentors