# Grille d'analyse des projets de recherches participatives

Benjamin Tyl, Benoit Aublet, Sandrine Brèteau-Amores

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Benjamin Tyl, Benoit Aublet, Sandrine Brèteau-Amores. Grille d'analyse des projets de recherches participatives. 2026. hal-05416921

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## 4 DIMENSIONS TO BE INDICATED

### Project scale

Specify the scope of the project (local, regional, national, international) and what this scale implies in terms of governance and stakeholder involvement.

### Location

Define the territorial anchor: where is the project taking place, and why is this area relevant to the issue being studied?

### Forms of commitment

Indicate the modes of participation: voluntary or paid, individual or collective commitment, open-ended or limited duration. Specify how the project includes and considers the constraints of participants.

### Data openness

Indicate the level of access participants have to the data. Can they consult, modify, or interpret it? Are the datasets shared publicly?

### Partnership and funding

Mention any key partnerships and specific funding related to the participatory approach. Explain how this funding ensures the continuity of the participatory mechanism/process.

### Target audiences

Describe the types of participants involved: novices, specialists, students, general public, associations, institutional actors, etc. Mention any potential imbalances in interests or positioning between the stakeholders.

### Temporality

Specify the duration and frequency of involvement: one-off commitment, regular follow-up, or long-term ongoing involvement.

### Type of protocol used

Specify the scientific protocol (opportunistic collection, imposed frequency, observation framework). Mention the degree of autonomy given to participants.

### Data dissemination / popularization

Describe the actions that make scientific concepts accessible: mediation, workshops, visual tools, adapted publications, etc.

### Ethical responsibility

Outline the principles applied: informed consent, respect for confidentiality, transparency, management of potential conflicts.

### Diversity of audiences

Indicate the steps taken to promote representativeness: inclusion of "overlooked" stakeholders, socio-economic diversity, gender parity, age, territory, etc. Specify the actions carried out to encourage the participation of diverse profiles.

### Adaptability and flexibility of mechanisms

Describe how the participation methods were adjusted to the needs of the stakeholders. Mention any tools or training that promote the upskilling of participants (training, tutoring, popular education/community learning, etc.).

### Assessment

Explain how the results are assessed and by whom. What criteria define the success of the project? How is collective learning valued?

### Coordination and sharing power

Specify who makes decisions at each stage and how. How are citizens or partners involved in the governance? How are intellectual property and results shared?

### Scientific consistency

Explain how the participatory approach fits into a rigorous scientific framework: credibility, traceability (track record), and reliability of results.

## 5 TIPS FOR USE

Remember to note down any **learnings** or **adjustments** made along the way.

At the end of the project, you can use the grid to carry out a **retrospective assessment**: what worked, what evolved, and what remains to be improved.

## 6 ABOUT

This tool was developed by APESA as part of the RESPECT project (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and FEDER) to facilitate the implementation of participatory research.

It is based on a body of scientific work (including Houllier & Merilhou-Goudard 2016, Albert et al. 2021), as well as experiments conducted as part of the FRACTALE (ADEME, Gomez and Tyl 2025) and CO3 (ADEME) projects. It is also associated with a scientific article that details the process that leads to the development of this grid (Tyl, Aublet, Brèteau-Amores, In Progress).

# ANALYSIS GRID
## FOR PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS

Authors: Benjamin Tyl, Benoit Aublet et Sandrine Brèteau-Amores

## 1 OBJECTIVE OF THE GRID

This grid is a reflective tool developed to **support the design, monitoring, and evaluation** of research projects that include a participatory dimension.

It makes it possible to visualise **how citizen participation is integrated at each stage of the project**, from the formulation of research questions to the dissemination of results.

The aim is not to pass judgement, but to **support project holders** identifying levers/opportunities for participation, areas for improvement and methodological choices that need to be clarified.

## 2 HOW TO FILL IN THE GRID

The purpose of this grid is to describe the project qualitatively, step by step, based on the criteria mentioned. It can be used at **any stage of the project's maturity** (during its design, implementation, or completion).

Before filling it in, take the time to clarify your intentions:

* Why do you want to make your project participatory?

* What values or needs motivate this approach?

* Which stakeholders do you want to involve, and to what extent?

The grid can be completed **individually** or **collectively** (during a workshop with partners, or during a review/debriefing session). This step can also be used to identify existing mechanisms or to design those that need to be implemented to strengthen the participatory dimension of the project. The aim is to provide an objective view of the role assigned to participation in each phase of the project and to highlight the levers or areas of vigilance (areas requiring particular attention) that need to be mobilised to achieve the desired results.

## 3 READING THE GRID

The **columns** represent the **stages of the research project**:

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The **rows** correspond to the **dimensions of the participatory mechanism**, to be filled in according to the nature of your project.
APPLIES TO THE
OVERALL
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PROJECT STAGES

<table><thead><tr><th></th><th>Identification of the subject and definition of the issue</th><th>Project design</th><th>Project management</th><th>Project coordination / organisation</th><th>Data collection</th><th>Data analysis and interpretation</th><th>Valorisation of results</th><th>Evaluation of project results /outcomes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="9">&lt;&lt; Classic research &gt;&gt; level</td></tr><tr><td>Project scale</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Target audiences during the research stage</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Diversity of target audiences</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Location</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Temporality</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Adaptability and flexibility of the participation mechanism(s) implemented</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Forms of commitment</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Type of protocol used</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Assessment</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Data openness</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Data dissemination / popularization</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Coordination / Sharing power and authority</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Partnership / funding</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ethical responsibility</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Scientific consistency</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>