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Dear Colleague, UK-based researchers, and those with an interest in and knowledge of social science research and research methods in the UK, are invited to contribute to a consultation on the development of methods research and training. This can be done by completing the questionnaire at http://www.s3ri.soton.ac.uk/ncrm/. Background: To develop the quality and range of methodological skills and techniques used by the UK social science community, the ESRC is establishing a National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM). The Centre will be co-ordinated from the University of Southampton and include a number of specialized sub-centres across the country. The Centre's first priority is to consult the UK social science community over the shape of its research and training programme. This consultation will inform the strategic direction of the Centre as well as the commissioning of the sub-centres. Further details can be found at the website below. We would be pleased if you were willing and able to participate in the consultation by completing the questionnaire no later than 19 January 2004. We apologise for the tight deadline for this consultation, which is outside of our control. Please forward this message to any of your colleagues or other contacts whom you think would be interested in contributing. With regards Chris Skinner, Sue Heath, Grainne Conole and David Martin University of Southampton National Centre for Research Methods http://www.s3ri.soton.ac.uk/ncrm/ email: [log in to unmask]