Allison Beggs

Biography

Allison is a research assistant for the ARRC project, with a background in international policy and applied social research. She previously contributed to a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Indian Department of Science and Technology, examining barriers to photovoltaic (PV) solar adoption in India. Her master’s dissertation investigated systemic obstacles prompting the emigration of UK medical students after qualification. Allison’s research interests include motivational theory, researcher mobility, and evidence-based policy development. She also brings experience from her work with the United Nations on employment policy development. She holds a BSc in Sociology from Washington State University and an MSc in Human Resource Management from King’s College London.