This document discusses the challenges and opportunities of conducting policy-related research on religion. It notes that there is often a gulf between academics and policymakers, as academics may lack an understanding of policy questions and be poor communicators. When doing policy research on religion, researchers must balance relevance with academic rigor. The document examines several examples of policy-related research projects on religion and discrimination in the UK. It also discusses issues like working within stakeholders' agendas, translating between evidence and policy, and dealing with media coverage of research findings. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of methodological and ethical responsibility when doing engaged policy research.