Evidence‑Driven Research.
Policy That Transforms.
Capacity That Endures.
Scholenda Consulting partners with scholars, researchers, and institutions to turn rigorous inquiry into lasting impact — from the first research question to the policy it informs.
Academics
Building strong, defensible papers, and research foundations.
We coach students, help scholars, and academic professionals refine their research questions, select the right methodology, and prepare for ethics review — guiding the work from first draft to final defense.
Academic & Professional Development
- Thesis and dissertation support
- Conference presentation preparation
- Academic CVs, bios, and research statements
- Research coaching and mentorship
- Grant and proposal development
Writing, Editing & Knowledge Production
- Academic manuscript preparation
- Editing for clarity, coherence, and rigor
- Citation formatting (APA, Chicago, OSCOLA, Bluebook, and more)
- Technical papers and analytical summaries
- Research reports and policy briefs
Research Design & Methodology
- Research proposal development
- Methodology refinement (qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods)
- Instrument design — interview guides, surveys, coding frameworks
- Sampling strategy and fieldwork planning
- Ethics review preparation
Digital & Technical Research Support
- Reference management setup (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote)
- Data management planning
- Workflow optimization
- AI-assisted research support
- Data visualization and dashboards
Research
From conceptualization to peer-ready insight.
We partner on research at every stage — ensuring rigorous, ethically grounded data collection, then transforming complex raw data into the clear, actionable insight that high-impact work demands.
Research Design & Methodology
- Proposal development
- Mixed-methods study design
- Research instrument development
- Ethics review preparation
- Fieldwork planning
Data Collection & Fieldwork Support
- Interviews, focus groups, and key informant consultations
- Survey administration and data cleaning
- Stakeholder mapping
- Transcription, translation, and data organization
- Fieldwork logistics and coordination
Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Qualitative coding and thematic analysis
- Quantitative analysis and visualization
- Comparative policy analysis
- Gender-responsive and human-rights-based analysis
- Multi-source data synthesis
Evidence Synthesis & Literature Support
- Systematic and scoping reviews
- Rapid evidence assessments
- Thematic and sectoral research
- Analytical papers and technical reports
- Policy and legislative review
IGOs & NGOs
Evidence that strengthens policy, programs, and institutions.
We deliver rigorous, evidence-based analysis to inform policy development and program design — helping organizations measure impact, strengthen accountability, and build lasting internal capacity for evaluation and policy work. We bring dedicated expertise to the intersection of law, gender, and governance.
Gender-Responsive Research & Policy Analysis
- Gender-responsive policy analysis
- Women, Peace & Security (WPS) research
- Human rights and humanitarian law analysis
- Legislative and regulatory reviews
- Comparative governance and security policy analysis
- Research theoretical perspectives
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Evaluation design — theory of change, logic models, indicators
- Mid-term and end-line evaluations
- Mixed-methods data collection
- Stakeholder consultations and validation workshops
- Gender-responsive and rights-based evaluation
- Lessons-learned products
Research Design & Evidence Generation
- Research proposal development
- Mixed-methods study design
- Research instrument development
- Ethics review preparation
- Rapid evidence assessments and scoping reviews
- Thematic research across gender, security, governance, and education
Stakeholder Engagement & Participatory Processes
- Multi-stakeholder consultations
- Key informant interviews and focus groups
- Community engagement strategies
- Workshops, roundtables, and policy dialogues
- Stakeholder mapping and power analysis
- Gender-sensitive, conflict-aware facilitation
Knowledge Production & Strategic Communication
- Policy briefs, technical reports, and analytical papers
- WPS and gender equality knowledge products
- Executive summaries and decision-maker briefs
- Academic manuscript preparation
- Conference presentations and slide decks
- Editing for clarity, coherence, and rigor
Capacity Strengthening & Professional Development
- Training on gender analysis, WPS, and human rights frameworks
- MEL capacity-building workshops
- Research methods and evidence synthesis training
- Academic writing and publication support
- Digital pedagogy and inclusive teaching workshops
Legal & Regulatory Advisory Support
- Legal analysis of gender-related legislation
- Advisory opinions on governance, security, and human rights
- Review of National Action Plans (NAPs)
- Compliance assessments and regulatory mapping
- Drafting of legal briefs and advisory notes
Insights & Publications
Explore our latest evidence-driven research, methodological discussions, and perspectives on policy that transforms.