Journal Article
Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF): Stage 1a Evaluation
Stage 1a of a long term evaluation of the GCRF consists of a management review, and findings on aspects of the international research it funds.
Mar 23, 2022
Cagla Stevenson is a senior analyst at RAND Europe working in the areas of research evaluation, emerging technologies, and science and innovation policy. Stevenson has undertaken quantitative and qualitative analysis for projects commissioned by clients including the European Commission, UK Government, and third-sector organisations. She has experience in a range of research methods including literature and document reviews, survey design and quantitative data analysis using R, stakeholder interviews, thematic analysis and framework development.
Prior to joining RAND Europe, Stevenson completed her Ph.D. at the University of Sheffield where she investigated the evolution and spread of resistance genes in microbial populations. During this time she spent three months at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology providing accessible analysis of scientific issues to MPs and Peers. Stevenson has a Ph.D. in evolutionary microbiology from the University of Sheffield, and an M.Res. in evolutionary microbiology and B.Sc. in biology from the University of York.