Dear Colleague
NEW ESRC PROGRAMME IN RESEARCH METHODS
I am pleased to enclose the details for a new £4m Programme on
Research Methods launched this week by the ESRC. You will note
from the background specification that the emphasis of this
Programme is very much on the development of both qualitative and
quantitative methods within the context of substantive research. It is
also geared toward the effective dissemination of good practice
through a range of related training activities. The full objectives of the
Programme are to:
support substantively focused research that poses interesting or novel
methodological issues
foster work that directly enhances methodological knowledge or
improves and advances quantitative and qualitative methodological
techniques;
encourage and support the dissemination of good practice, including
the enhancement of training programmes and training materials for
the research community;
establish Fellowships linked to research funded through this
Programme, or linked to existing centres of methodological
excellence;
promote cross-national initiatives involving substantively focused and
methodologically innovative research that shares a common focus,
such as the analysis of comparable data, the use of novel analytical
approaches, or evidence based investigations of policy problems.
The closing date for the submission of outline application is 18
January 2002.A downloadable outline application form along with
guidance notes and the programme specification can be found on the
ESRC website at:
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/ESRCContent/researchfunding/methods.asp
I would be grateful if you could find time to alert your colleagues to the
launch of the Programme.
With Thanks
Yours sincerely
Michael Bright
Sociology, History, Anthropology and Resources Research Support
Team
Economic and Social Research Council
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
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Direct Dial: 01793 413042
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