Research & Insights submission
Share Your Research and Insights with a Wider Audience
Are you working on research that deserves to be seen beyond the academic sphere? We’d love to help you share it.
The Research & Insights platform is for researchers and thought leaders to bring their work to life for a broader audience.
Whether you’re exploring topics connected to Proximity to Power & Public Life, the Health of Democracy, or Public Trust in Politics, we want to hear from you.
Why Contribute?
- Make an Impact: We help you spread your impact—literally. Blog posts can support your REF case by demonstrating public engagement and real-world relevance.
- Reach a Wide Audience: Your work will be shared with our extensive network of policy professionals, programme alumni, and thousands of engaged followers across sectors.
- Accessible, Not Simplified: We’re looking for posts that make research understandable and applicable—think of it as explaining your work to a curious friend.
- Not Just Original Findings: Literature reviews, thematic overviews, and summaries of current thinking are just as welcome. If it helps people grasp the big picture, it belongs here.
What We’re Looking For
- Posts between 800-1000 words
- Clear, informal language
- Hyperlinked references
- A short author bio and photo
The John Smith Centre recognises that contributors may be writing in unpaid time and can offer financial incentives on request.
Read our full blog guidelines.