Using AI in Evaluation – A Rapid Evidence Review and Proposed Guidelines

This report presents a rapid review of the evidence base on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in policy evaluation. It examines current and potential applications of AI globally and across different types of funding organisations and sectors. The report aims to provide UKRI with evidence-based insights to inform appropriate guidelines for the responsible and effective integration of AI into evaluation processes.

The report draws on academic and grey literature and develops a funding evaluation cycle as a framework for understanding AI use in:

i) choosing and prioritising intervention areas;

ii) assessing project proposals;

iii) programme monitoring and process evaluations;

iv) impact evaluation and value for money assessments.

If all this sounds intriguing then please download the executive summary and full report using the links on the right-hand side.