RISE provides evaluation and research services to a variety of clients. Since each research or evaluation project is unique, we provide custom services depending on the needs and budget of the client. Our basic services include:
Evaluation Services
Evaluation plan and budget for proposals
Program and project evaluation planning and implementation
Quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation design and methodology
Qualitative inquiry (e.g., focus groups, interviews, observations)
Survey development
Data collection, management, and analysis
Interpretation and presentation of results
Other Research Support
Grant proposal preparation support
Institutional Review Board application
Publication and dissemination support
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re still in the grant application process or you just found out you’ve been awarded funding, the best way to start a conversation with RISE is by completing our Evaluation Inquiry form.
RISE works with clients individually to determine their educational evaluation needs and budget. Depending on your grant, grantor, or organizational requirements, your educational evaluation budget will vary depending on the scope of work in which RISE is engaged.
It’s not too late, but like with most things, effective evaluation takes time to develop and implement. To start a conversation with the RISE evaluation team, please complete our Evaluation Inquiry form.
Whether you should hire RISE evaluators as consultants on a fee-for-service basis or as key personnel by paying salary and benefits is something you can discuss with your pre-award team or RISE staff for what best fits your evaluation needs. The fee-for-service route provides a defined deliverable and scope of work for a set cost which may be more appealing to some PI’s, while others may prefer contracting for an agreed upon percentage of RISE staff members’ time.
Please visit our Projects page to view our recent projects and past portfolio of evaluations.
Yes! We have worked with external clients from other colleges and university, government agencies, local non-profits, and other organizations. To start your conversation with RISE evaluators about your evaluation needs, please submit an Evaluation Inquiry Form and our staff will reach out to you.
Helpful Links for ISU Faculty & Staff
- Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
- Grants Hub
- Grants Hub: Broader Impacts
- Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA)
- Research Enterprise Advancing the College of Health and Human Sciences (REACHS)
- College of Engineering Research Institute (ERI)
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences External Research Support (LASERS) Team
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Excellence Support (CARES)