The Sax Institute

About

The Sax Institute is an independent, not-for-profit research organization that improves health and wellbeing by driving better use of evidence in policies, programs, and services. They serve as an 'Evidence Specialist' working collaboratively to embed research into policy, program, and service delivery decisions, developing best-practice approaches at the interface of research and health decision-making.

Government Funding ($32K)

Top Contracts (top 5)

Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

The Sax Institute operates on a collaborative model, functioning as a bridge between research and health policy. They believe in evidence-driven decision making, working with policymakers, researchers, and health organizations to ensure research is effectively translated into real-world health improvements. Their theory of change centers on building infrastructure (like the 45 and Up Study, SURE platform), providing evidence synthesis services, and facilitating knowledge exchange to create systemic improvements in health policy and service delivery.

Tips for Applicants

As a research organization rather than a traditional granting foundation, The Sax Institute does not offer open grant programs in the conventional sense. They operate membership-based collaboration with research institutions. Organizations or researchers seeking to engage should consider: 1) Becoming a member organization, 2) Applying to use their research platforms like SURE or the 45 and Up Study, 3) Submitting evidence synthesis requests through their Evidence Check service, 4) Participating in their events, forums and colloquiums, 5) Applying for Research Action Awards when nominations open. Their focus is on applied research that directly informs health policy and practice.

Financial History (7 years)