Our Services
Research and Evaluation Services Built for Real-World Impact
The Institute for Evaluation and Research (TIER) offers research and evaluation services that help researchers, nonprofits, and organizations do work that is ethical, well designed, and built to make a difference. At the center is TIER IRB, an independent Institutional Review Board registered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, we back it with more than twenty years of experience in program evaluation, research, grant writing, and professional training. As a result, you get a partner that understands your project from every side.
How Our Research and Evaluation Services Help
From independent IRB review to program evaluation and team training, our research and evaluation services are designed for organizations and investigators who need expert support without big-institution overhead. In short, you get specialist help that fits your budget and your timeline. Moreover, because our divisions work together, one team can support your project from ethical review through the final report.
IRB Review Services
Independent review for social-behavioral, educational, and evaluation research involving human subjects, including exempt, expedited, and investigator-initiated studies. In addition, pre-review consultation and informed consent development are available. As a result, your study can move from submission to approval with fewer delays.
IRB Fees & Submission
Flat, published fees for exempt, expedited, and full board review, plus a simple four-step submission process. That way, you see exactly what your review will cost and how long it typically takes.
Program Evaluation
Program design, monitoring, and evaluation that turn data into better decisions. For example, we help with logic models, grant evaluation plans, data collection and analysis, and reporting for funders and stakeholders.
Training & Professional Development
Workshops, coaching, curriculum design, and change management through ABAX Solutions, our organization development division. Also, every session is tailored to your team and your goals.