Dr. Rosie Gearey
Dr. Rosie Gearey is an interdisciplinary researcher with experience in research impact, public and policy engagement and applied methods training. Her work centers on evidence-based approaches to planning, delivering and evaluating research impact, with particular attention to participatory methods and theory of change. She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Warwick and works as a Research and Training Officer at the Institute for Methods Innovation.
Dr. Gearey delivers training on research impact planning, theory of change, participatory engagement methods and responsible research practice. Her courses emphasize practical decision-making, proportionate engagement design and the use of evidence to inform impact strategies. She has designed and delivered workshops for academic and applied research audiences, supporting participants to plan engagement activities, clarify pathways to impact and assess outcomes using established methodological standards.
Funded projects
Dr. Gearey has contributed to research and impact projects funded by UK and international bodies, with responsibilities focused on participatory design, engagement strategy, data analysis and the translation of findings into policy-relevant outputs. This applied work informs her training through concrete examples of impact planning, engagement trade-offs and evaluation challenges encountered in practice.
Publications
Dr. Gearey has authored peer-reviewed research articles in journals including Sustainability Science and Mires and Peat. Her publication record reflects a sustained focus on generating evidence that informs environmental policy and practice, alongside contributions to methodological development in participatory research and engagement.
Academic and professional background
- PhD in Biological Sciences, University of Warwick.
- Research Fellow, Scotland’s Rural College, Edinburgh.
