Working with research-adjacent freelancers (Episode 78) – Advice to help you find amazing contractors and work effectively together

For this episode of the Research Adjacent podcast Sarah is focusing on freelancers and the contribution they make to research activities. She is joined by fellow freelancers from the Research Adjacent Community including Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell and Vittoria Danino, plus previous guest Chris Pahlow.
This episode is a must listen for anyone who hires freelancers to support research projects or who is a freelancer themselves. It is packed with advice for making things run more smoothly – from contracts to cold-hard cash.
Sarah and her guests talk about…
- Why hiring a freelancer can be a great decision
- Tips for working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers
- How much excellent specialists actually cost
- Where to find quality contractors
Introducing the Research Adjacent Directory
This episode also marks the launch of the Research Adjacent Directory. This is a unique listing site which allows freelancers and small businesses who specialise in working with research organisations to promote their services.

Read our 3-part guide to working with freelancers and small businesses
Find out more
- Check out the Research Adjacent Directory
- Find out if the Research Adjacent Community is right for you
- Read Top 5 reasons to hire an independent research-adjacent professional
- Read Working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers
- Read How much do research-adjacent freelancers cost?
- Connect with Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell, Vittoria Danino and Chris Pahlow on LinkedIn
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