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We're the world's largest database of public policy documents and the evidence and influence behind them, trusted by 100s of universities, think tanks and gov agencies worldwide.
Discover policy, track impact and find new ways to engage with policymakers
Discover policy, track impact and find new ways to engage with policymakers
How can you write an advanced search query *without* prior knowledge of boolean logic?
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How can you write an advanced search query *without* prior knowledge of boolean logic?
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
Say hello to the new and IMPROVED Overton start page!
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Say hello to the new and IMPROVED Overton start page!
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
There’s still a few weeks left to apply for Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant. So hop to it! → www.overton.io/policy-impac...
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
There’s still a few weeks left to apply for Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant. So hop to it! → www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Meet the experts who can help you turn research impact into strategic advantage!
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Meet the experts who can help you turn research impact into strategic advantage!
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Are you heading to the Evidence-Based Research Conference?
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you heading to the Evidence-Based Research Conference?
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
What do you need to consider when applying for research funding?
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What do you need to consider when applying for research funding?
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
Next week, Overton is heading to São Paulo for SNBU 2025, taking place 17–20 November.
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Next week, Overton is heading to São Paulo for SNBU 2025, taking place 17–20 November.
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
We’re back by popular demand with another Overton 101 webinar!
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re back by popular demand with another Overton 101 webinar!
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We’re sleepless in Seattle…
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’re sleepless in Seattle…
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
When you’re talking about impact, how you deliver and communicate it really matters…
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When you’re talking about impact, how you deliver and communicate it really matters…
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
Think your work has the potential to expand our understanding of the policy landscape and how research influences it?
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Think your work has the potential to expand our understanding of the policy landscape and how research influences it?
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Are you a researcher looking for your next policy engagement opportunity?
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Are you a researcher looking for your next policy engagement opportunity?
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
Who are the Brazilian researchers shaping public policy? 🇧🇷
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Who are the Brazilian researchers shaping public policy? 🇧🇷
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
Our new Overton Engage Opportunity Matcher feature helps researchers find funding calls, areas of research interest and collaboration opportunities that perfectly align to their expertise.
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our new Overton Engage Opportunity Matcher feature helps researchers find funding calls, areas of research interest and collaboration opportunities that perfectly align to their expertise.
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
Hopefully you’ve heard about our new platform Overton Engage (for the uninitiated, it’s a database of policy engagement opportunities which helps experts share their knowledge with policymakers) 👀 🤌
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hopefully you’ve heard about our new platform Overton Engage (for the uninitiated, it’s a database of policy engagement opportunities which helps experts share their knowledge with policymakers) 👀 🤌
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
Introducing Overton Engage’s NEW Opportunity Matcher…
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Introducing Overton Engage’s NEW Opportunity Matcher…
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
Next week, Overton will be attending ENPROP 2025, one of Brasil’s most important gatherings for research and postgraduate education leaders.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Next week, Overton will be attending ENPROP 2025, one of Brasil’s most important gatherings for research and postgraduate education leaders.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
September AND October have flown by and we have two new team members to introduce!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
September AND October have flown by and we have two new team members to introduce!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
Our next Overton 101 webinar — led by our Product Support Specialist, Ellie Downs — is only TWO weeks away on Thursday, November 13th.
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our next Overton 101 webinar — led by our Product Support Specialist, Ellie Downs — is only TWO weeks away on Thursday, November 13th.
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
As a librarian, are you looking for more ways to support researchers, create impact and engage with policy?
Well, we have some tips for you…
Well, we have some tips for you…
October 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As a librarian, are you looking for more ways to support researchers, create impact and engage with policy?
Well, we have some tips for you…
Well, we have some tips for you…
NWB 2025 is already one week away! If you're at the University of Bergen on October 30th, be sure to say hello to Overton data analyst, Kat Hart.
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
NWB 2025 is already one week away! If you're at the University of Bergen on October 30th, be sure to say hello to Overton data analyst, Kat Hart.
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
Overton Index can support individual researchers seeking tenure and promotions by giving them tools to identify and communicate broader forms of impact - like societal or policy influence - beyond traditional citation metrics.
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
October 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Overton Index can support individual researchers seeking tenure and promotions by giving them tools to identify and communicate broader forms of impact - like societal or policy influence - beyond traditional citation metrics.
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
In two weeks time, we’ll be touching down in South Carolina for the 2025 Charleston Library Conference!
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
October 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In two weeks time, we’ll be touching down in South Carolina for the 2025 Charleston Library Conference!
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
Learn what Overton can do for you TODAY…
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Learn what Overton can do for you TODAY…
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our data index pages have gotten a COMPLETE refresh…
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our data index pages have gotten a COMPLETE refresh…
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...