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YunoJuno connects you with vetted freelance and contract policy researchers who analyze evidence, legislation and public issues for organizations and campaigns. Onboard, contract and pay them in 165+ countries, with compliance handled for you.
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Why hire a freelance policy researcher?
Policy arguments are only as strong as their evidence. A freelance policy researcher brings the rigor to gather, analyze and explain evidence on a public issue, so your position, report or campaign stands up to scrutiny.
Freelancers also give you flexibility. Add a policy researcher for a report, a consultation response, a campaign, an evidence review or a fast-moving issue, then scale back when the work is done. Many bring deep knowledge of a policy area or jurisdiction.
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What does a freelance policy researcher do?
A freelance policy researcher investigates public policy issues, on a project or contract basis. They review evidence, legislation and regulation, analyze data and stakeholder views, and write briefings, reports and consultation responses for think tanks, charities, companies, government bodies and public affairs teams. Typical responsibilities include:
How much does it cost to hire a freelance policy researcher?
Day rates for freelance policy researchers vary with policy area, jurisdiction, seniority, the depth of research, and location. Each freelancer's day rate is shown on their YunoJuno profile, so you can compare options against your budget before you get in touch.
Every year, YunoJuno analyzes data from the projects booked through the platform and publishes it in the Contractor Rates Report. Download the latest rates report to benchmark day rates and project trends.
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Frequently asked questions
Hire a freelance policy researcher when you need evidence for a campaign, report or submission, when a regulatory change affects your business, or when your policy team is stretched. They're also useful for impact assessments, for stakeholder research and for fast-moving political issues.
Policy researchers vary by policy area and jurisdiction. Some specialize in health, education, energy, technology or financial regulation, others in social policy or international affairs. Some work for think tanks and charities, others for businesses and public affairs teams. For lobbying and engagement, a public affairs consultant may fit better, and a desk researcher suits general background research. For surveys and data, consider a quantitative researcher. Match their experience to your policy area and country.
Browse all freelance policy researchers on YunoJuno.
Look for a mix of research and writing skills:
- Knowledge of your policy area and jurisdiction
- Evidence review and critical analysis skills
- Experience analyzing legislation and regulation
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Clear, accurate writing for expert and general audiences
- Stakeholder interviewing and consultation experience
- Awareness of the political and media context
- Impartial, rigorous approach
Useful questions to ask before you book:
- Which policy areas and jurisdictions have you worked on?
- How do you review evidence and judge quality?
- How do you analyze legislation and proposals?
- How do you handle conflicting evidence?
- Can you share reports or briefings you've written?
- How do you keep up with policy developments?
- How do you present findings to policymakers and non-specialists?
- How do you remain impartial?
The cost of a freelance policy researcher depends mainly on policy area, jurisdiction, seniority, the depth of research, and location. Freelancers set their own day rates, which you can see on their YunoJuno profile before you make contact.
For benchmarks, see YunoJuno's Contractor Rates Report, built from rates data on projects booked through the platform. For what it costs to use YunoJuno itself, see the pricing page.
Post a brief or search the network, and book a freelance policy researcher based in or outside your own country. YunoJuno supports payments in 165+ countries and assesses worker classification for every engagement, so you can engage independent talent without managing the compliance work yourself. That includes US contractor compliance for 1099 and W-2 engagements and IR35 status determinations in the UK, as part of YunoJuno's wider global compliance coverage.
It is also fast. Onboarding takes under 5 minutes, worker classification around 15 minutes, and a contract can be in place in under 24 hours. YunoJuno also provides misclassification indemnification, adding protection if a classification is ever challenged.
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