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The GSRDAP is a four-year apprenticeship programme which offers a first of its kind opportunity to gain real working experience while studying for an undergraduate degree.
The home of Government Social Research Profession on GOV.UK. The Government Social Research profession supports the development, implementation, review and evaluation of government policy.
The Competency Framework defines the professional competency for members of the Social Research profession within government.
Guidance on the expected standards and responsibilities when designing/conducting social and behavioural research for/on-behalf of government
The Government Social Research profession supports the development, implementation, review and evaluation of government policy.
Protocol defines principles for the publication of all government social research that is not defined as official or national statistics.
The scheme is an accelerated development programme that seeks that develop our future professional leaders in the Government Social Research Service.
The code for members of the Government Social Research Profession
New Government Social Research Membership Forms and Guidance
The Government Economic and Social Research (GESR) Team run a 12-month sandwich student placement scheme aimed at students who are seriously considering a career in the Government Social Research (GSR) profession after gradu…
GSR’s plan to improve government strategy, policy and delivery through putting people and society at the heart of government decision making
Guidance on maintaining the quality of qualitative evaluation for use in Government research
Practical guidance for government social researchers reviewing and working on behaviour change models.
How the Government Social Research (GSR) Profession will support its members over the next 5 years.
A government introduction to social media; from aiding research to the ethical considerations of using such platforms.
A guide for making research more inclusive and reflective of all members of society.
This report presents findings from a survey of separated parents undertaken to explore child maintenance arrangements.
This report assesses the impact, effectiveness and value for money of the Youth Employment Initiative, part of the European Social Fund aimed at young people not in education, employment or training.
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