About Research Accelerator

Helping researchers build confidence and capability

Our Mission is

Making research methods accessible to every researcher

Research methods can feel intimidating — dense textbooks, complex software, and a persistent fear of getting it wrong. Research Accelerator exists to change that. We break down qualitative and quantitative methods into clear, practical, step-by-step learning that you can apply to your own work immediately.

Our courses support PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and academics at every stage of their research journey. Whether you're learning NVivo for the first time, wrestling with SPSS, or trying to strengthen your academic writing, you'll find straightforward guidance here — taught by someone who genuinely understands the challenges researchers face.

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Lyn Lavery
Lyn Lavery
New Zealand

Meet Lyn Lavery

Founder & Research Methods Specialist

Academic Consulting · Research Accelerator

  • PhD in Education (Research Methods)
  • 15+ years experience in research methods training
  • Based in New Zealand
  • Works with researchers worldwide
Connect with Lyn Lavery: LinkedIn

What we believe

Our guiding principles

Practical over theoretical

We focus on what researchers can actually use. Every lesson is grounded in real-world application, not academic abstraction.

Self-paced learning

Research doesn't follow a schedule, and neither should your training. Learn at the pace that suits your life and your project.

Real researcher support

Behind every course is a real expert who has worked through these challenges. You're not learning from a script — you're learning from experience.

Part of Academic Consulting

Research Accelerator is part of Academic Consulting

Academic Consulting is the parent company behind Research Accelerator, providing a broader range of research consulting services to institutions, universities, and individual researchers worldwide.

From one-on-one methodology consultations to bespoke training programmes for research teams, Academic Consulting extends the same practical, expert-led approach across every service it offers.

Ready to get started?

Join hundreds of researchers who've already transformed their qualitative workflow.