The ECORYS Research Programme aims to deliver quality research results and to develop products and a knowledge base that strengthens ECORYS’ competitive position. The programme is designed to underpin the intellectual capital of our company: to enable us to explore emerging issues in depth and to develop new ideas, approaches and methodologies. It is funded by ECORYS and the Foundation NEI. Some projects are also partly funded from external research funds and clients who have a special interest in particular topics.

Within the ECORYS Research Programme, ECORYS experts from across the company undertake quality research and work together with academics and other specialists who join the programme from outside institutions. An important effect of the programme is to strengthen our research network and our links with universities, other research programmes and top-level researchers, recognised by ECORYS clients and partners as key thinkers in the public policy areas they are responsible for. 

The themes for the ECORYS Research Programme are identified by ECORYS in consultation with the Foundation NEI (Netherlands Economic Institute). Individual project proposals are submitted and selected by a research committee with representation from ECORYS, the Foundation NEI and independent advisors. Proposals are also ‘peer reviewed’ by external academics or specialists to ensure their quality.