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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
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...
Today at 1pm (Brasília time) in honour of Evidence Week 2025, our team will share valuable insights on how policy actors interact with each other — and with research — during crises, and how this shapes the uptake and use of evidence.
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today at 1pm (Brasília time) in honour of Evidence Week 2025, our team will share valuable insights on how policy actors interact with each other — and with research — during crises, and how this shapes the uptake and use of evidence.
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
As the world’s largest database of policy documents, librarians and researchers use Overton Index as a policy discovery tool, ideal for systematic reviews.
Here, @bostonu.bsky.social librarian David Flynn shares what makes Overton Index a go-to policy search tool for his library’s needs.
Here, @bostonu.bsky.social librarian David Flynn shares what makes Overton Index a go-to policy search tool for his library’s needs.
October 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
As the world’s largest database of policy documents, librarians and researchers use Overton Index as a policy discovery tool, ideal for systematic reviews.
Here, @bostonu.bsky.social librarian David Flynn shares what makes Overton Index a go-to policy search tool for his library’s needs.
Here, @bostonu.bsky.social librarian David Flynn shares what makes Overton Index a go-to policy search tool for his library’s needs.
Do you want to find out how Overton supports impact reporting and evaluation, as well as literature searching? We have a webinar that's perfect for you - and it’s only 1 week away on October 16th!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Do you want to find out how Overton supports impact reporting and evaluation, as well as literature searching? We have a webinar that's perfect for you - and it’s only 1 week away on October 16th!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
At Overton, we work with a lot of policy citation data.
Along the way, we’ve noticed some interesting patterns about the type of research that gets cited in policy.
Check out the video below to hear what our very own founder and director @mrstew.bsky.social has to say about those patterns!
Along the way, we’ve noticed some interesting patterns about the type of research that gets cited in policy.
Check out the video below to hear what our very own founder and director @mrstew.bsky.social has to say about those patterns!
October 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
At Overton, we work with a lot of policy citation data.
Along the way, we’ve noticed some interesting patterns about the type of research that gets cited in policy.
Check out the video below to hear what our very own founder and director @mrstew.bsky.social has to say about those patterns!
Along the way, we’ve noticed some interesting patterns about the type of research that gets cited in policy.
Check out the video below to hear what our very own founder and director @mrstew.bsky.social has to say about those patterns!
What is a policy citation? And how can you use them?
In our latest article, we unpack what counts as a policy citation, how to find them and why you should be tracking them (especially if you’re a researcher).
Read more here: www.overton.io/blog/what-is...
In our latest article, we unpack what counts as a policy citation, how to find them and why you should be tracking them (especially if you’re a researcher).
Read more here: www.overton.io/blog/what-is...
October 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What is a policy citation? And how can you use them?
In our latest article, we unpack what counts as a policy citation, how to find them and why you should be tracking them (especially if you’re a researcher).
Read more here: www.overton.io/blog/what-is...
In our latest article, we unpack what counts as a policy citation, how to find them and why you should be tracking them (especially if you’re a researcher).
Read more here: www.overton.io/blog/what-is...
Introducing…
Overton 101 Webinars.
Over the next few months we'll be running a free webinar that gives you an introduction to Overton Index.
Our first one is on October 16th - so be sure to secure your spot!
Click here to register and learn more: www.overton.io/overton-101-...
Overton 101 Webinars.
Over the next few months we'll be running a free webinar that gives you an introduction to Overton Index.
Our first one is on October 16th - so be sure to secure your spot!
Click here to register and learn more: www.overton.io/overton-101-...
October 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Introducing…
Overton 101 Webinars.
Over the next few months we'll be running a free webinar that gives you an introduction to Overton Index.
Our first one is on October 16th - so be sure to secure your spot!
Click here to register and learn more: www.overton.io/overton-101-...
Overton 101 Webinars.
Over the next few months we'll be running a free webinar that gives you an introduction to Overton Index.
Our first one is on October 16th - so be sure to secure your spot!
Click here to register and learn more: www.overton.io/overton-101-...
Why do we use policy citations in academia?
Tracking policy citations is a relatively new concept with broad applicability to research.
Check out the video below to hear what librarian Rachel Miles had to say about this at our webinar with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social back in August!
Tracking policy citations is a relatively new concept with broad applicability to research.
Check out the video below to hear what librarian Rachel Miles had to say about this at our webinar with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social back in August!
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Why do we use policy citations in academia?
Tracking policy citations is a relatively new concept with broad applicability to research.
Check out the video below to hear what librarian Rachel Miles had to say about this at our webinar with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social back in August!
Tracking policy citations is a relatively new concept with broad applicability to research.
Check out the video below to hear what librarian Rachel Miles had to say about this at our webinar with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social back in August!
How are studies funded by FAPESP influencing Public Policies in Brazil and around the world?
@Lab-GEOPI at UNICAMP set out to answer this question using Overton Index.
Here's how they did it: www.overton.io/case-studies...
And what they found: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
@Lab-GEOPI at UNICAMP set out to answer this question using Overton Index.
Here's how they did it: www.overton.io/case-studies...
And what they found: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
September 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How are studies funded by FAPESP influencing Public Policies in Brazil and around the world?
@Lab-GEOPI at UNICAMP set out to answer this question using Overton Index.
Here's how they did it: www.overton.io/case-studies...
And what they found: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
@Lab-GEOPI at UNICAMP set out to answer this question using Overton Index.
Here's how they did it: www.overton.io/case-studies...
And what they found: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
We just got back from our all-company meet up in Lisbon!
It was a jam-packed few days, filled with infinite amounts of pastel de nata and some really exciting workshops around how we can engage Overton users even more in the future 👀
Big thank you to Jen and Tara for organising such a great trip ❤️
It was a jam-packed few days, filled with infinite amounts of pastel de nata and some really exciting workshops around how we can engage Overton users even more in the future 👀
Big thank you to Jen and Tara for organising such a great trip ❤️
September 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We just got back from our all-company meet up in Lisbon!
It was a jam-packed few days, filled with infinite amounts of pastel de nata and some really exciting workshops around how we can engage Overton users even more in the future 👀
Big thank you to Jen and Tara for organising such a great trip ❤️
It was a jam-packed few days, filled with infinite amounts of pastel de nata and some really exciting workshops around how we can engage Overton users even more in the future 👀
Big thank you to Jen and Tara for organising such a great trip ❤️
10 years ago, the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals were created and adopted by all United Nations Member States.
10 years on, progress has been made - but where are we now?
10 years on, progress has been made - but where are we now?
September 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
10 years ago, the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals were created and adopted by all United Nations Member States.
10 years on, progress has been made - but where are we now?
10 years on, progress has been made - but where are we now?