A mission-driven research support organization founded in the heart of Lalitpur, Nepal.
Research Sathi was founded to fill a critical gap — the lack of accessible, affordable, and ethical research support for students and professionals in Nepal and the broader LMIC region.
Based in Lalitpur, we work with graduate students, academic researchers, and public health professionals across Nepal and South Asia. Our team brings together expertise in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and data science to deliver research support that meets international quality standards.
We are not just a service provider — we are partners in your research journey, invested in your success and in the growth of Nepal's academic and scientific community.
To empower researchers in Nepal and LMICs with ethical, evidence-based research support — making high-quality academic guidance accessible to every researcher, regardless of their institution or funding level.
A Nepal where every researcher has access to expert guidance and can contribute meaningfully to global knowledge — where Nepali research shapes international health policy and scientific discourse.
Nepal produces thousands of graduate students every year — MPH, MSc, MPhil, and PhD scholars — yet most of them navigate their research journey alone. Supervisors are overstretched, dedicated research support services barely exist, and international consultancies charge fees that are simply out of reach for Nepali students.
Research Sathi was born out of this reality. Our founder, Dr. Rajan Sharma, experienced this gap firsthand as a PhD student and later as a supervisor at Tribhuvan University. He saw brilliant students fail not because of lack of intelligence, but because of lack of support — no one to help them choose the right statistical test, write a compelling proposal, or navigate the peer review process.
Today, our team brings 20+ years of combined expertise, has supported 5+ research projects, delivered 10+ personalized consultations, and contributed to 3+ publications — and we are genuinely passionate about research capacity building in Nepal. Every client we serve is a step toward the Nepal we envision — one where local research drives global knowledge.
The principles that shape every service we deliver and every relationship we build.
Every recommendation we make is grounded in scientific evidence and best practices in research methodology.
We believe every researcher — regardless of institution or funding — deserves access to expert research support.
We are embedded in Nepal's academic community and committed to its long-term growth and research capacity.
We uphold the highest standards of research ethics, confidentiality, and academic honesty in all our work.
We continuously adopt new tools and methodologies to serve our clients better, without compromising on quality.
Our team actively publishes, attends conferences, and stays current with the latest research developments globally.
A team of published researchers, methodologists, and data scientists committed to your success.
Founder & CEO
Dr. Sharma is a public health expert with over 12 years of experience in epidemiology, health systems research, and capacity building across Nepal and South Asia. He founded Research Sathi to bridge the gap in accessible, high-quality research support for Nepali scholars.
Research Methodologist
Manisha specializes in mixed-methods research design, systematic reviews, and qualitative analysis. With a background in social epidemiology, she has guided over 150 students and researchers through complex methodology challenges.
Data Scientist
Anil brings expertise in biostatistics, machine learning, and data visualization. He has supported research teams at NHRC and WHO Nepal, and specializes in R, SPSS, Stata, and advanced analytical modeling for health research.
Join 15+ individual researchers and organizations who have achieved their academic goals with Research Sathi.