National Centre for Research Methods - NCRM

National Centre for Research Methods - NCRM The National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) delivers a comprehensive programme of research methods training across the UK. It is funded by the ESRC.

NCRM is a partnership between the University of Southampton and The University of Manchester. The National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) was established by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in 2004 and was originally coordinated from the University of Southampton. Since 2014, NCRM has been a partnership between three universities with international reputations in methodological

research and training in the social sciences: University of Southampton, The University of Manchester and University of Edinburgh. In January, 2020 NCRM entered a new phase with an ESRC award for five years. The new phase focuses on delivering a comprehensive programme of cutting-edge research methods training across the UK. This phase is still delivered by the Universities of Southampton, Manchester and Edinburgh but this partnership is significantly enhanced and expanded to include strategically selected centre partner institutions who deliver training locally to ensure geographical and subject expertise diversity. The nine institutions are UCL, NatCen, WISERD, Bristol, Exeter, Essex, Leeds, Liverpool and Glasgow.

Nominations are open for a new award that will recognise the achievements of early-career researchers in the survey sect...
01/08/2024

Nominations are open for a new award that will recognise the achievements of early-career researchers in the survey sector.

Winners of the Survey Futures Early Career Impact Award will receive year-long mentoring, free training and career-support.

Nominations must be submitted by a tutor, colleague, mentor, manager or other person working with the nominee.

Submit a nomination:

NCRM delivers research methods training, produces learning resources, conducts research and supports methodological innovation

26/07/2024

NCRM delivers research methods training, produces learning resources, conducts research and supports methodological innovation

NCRM is welcoming applications to attend its three-day autumn school on digital  .The free event takes place on 28-30 Oc...
17/07/2024

NCRM is welcoming applications to attend its three-day autumn school on digital .

The free event takes place on 28-30 October 2024 at the University of Liverpool.

Learn more and apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13647

NCRM is inviting researchers to apply for a place at MethodsCon: Futures, a free event that will take place in Mancheste...
11/07/2024

NCRM is inviting researchers to apply for a place at MethodsCon: Futures, a free event that will take place in Manchester on 12-13 September 2024.

will provide an opportunity for attendees to engage with, explore and develop futures.

Apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/MethodsCon2024

"Co-production is a harmonious dance where service providers, users and stakeholders sway together."Dr Nadia Ncube and N...
26/06/2024

"Co-production is a harmonious dance where service providers, users and stakeholders sway together."

Dr Nadia Ncube and Nakai Dziya write for the NCRM blog about co-production in social health research, ahead of their NCRM course on 24-25 October 2024.

Read more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13324

A free online workshop will provide practical guidance on recruiting diverse participant populations.The interactive NCR...
18/06/2024

A free online workshop will provide practical guidance on recruiting diverse participant populations.

The interactive NCRM event, on 25 June 2024, builds on the concepts outlined in our online tutorial Fundamentals of Inclusive Research.

Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13615

A free webinar will explain how researchers can access and use datasets on   in the UK.The event, on 14 June 2024, will ...
12/06/2024

A free webinar will explain how researchers can access and use datasets on in the UK.

The event, on 14 June 2024, will explore a range of data sources on educational outcomes. It is being run by the Data Resources Training Network.

Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/news/show.php?article=5826

11/06/2024

A National Centre for Research Methods - NCRM 🇬🇧 webinar on education is being held from 1.30-3pm (BST) on Friday (14 June). 'Exploring educational outcomes through national datasets' will feature presentations from Jools Kasmire (UK Data Service 🇬🇧), Francesca Borgonovi (OECD Education and Skills 🌍) and Claire Crawford (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society 🇬🇧). The event is organised by the NCRM Data Resources Training Network.

https://bit.ly/3wB8wyV

10/06/2024

Register for a National Centre for Research Methods - NCRM webinar on education being held from 1.30-3pm (BST) on Friday 14 June. Jools Kasmire will showcase UK Data Service resources, Francesca Borgonovi (OECD Education and Skills) will present research on educational gender gaps and Claire Crawford (University College London) will explore variation in education and labour market trajectories.

https://bit.ly/3wB8wyV

NCRM is now welcoming applications to attend MethodsCon: Futures, a free event that will take place in Manchester on 12-...
04/06/2024

NCRM is now welcoming applications to attend MethodsCon: Futures, a free event that will take place in Manchester on 12-13 September 2024.

will provide an opportunity for attendees to engage with, explore and develop futures.

Apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/MethodsCon2024

Learn how to use agent-based modelling in public health   on NCRM's four-day short course.This practical, hands-on cours...
29/05/2024

Learn how to use agent-based modelling in public health on NCRM's four-day short course.

This practical, hands-on course will cover the essential steps of building agent-based models and using them to run experiments.

It will be held at the University of Glasgow on 1-4 July 2024.

Find out more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13404

Looking for an introduction to R-Studio? Join the University of Exeter's two-day, in-person course on 3-4 June 2024.This...
22/05/2024

Looking for an introduction to R-Studio? Join the University of Exeter's two-day, in-person course on 3-4 June 2024.

This is an entry-level course that is suitable for researchers in any sector.

Register today: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13503

The deadline to apply for the NCRM 20th Anniversary Impact Prize is approaching.The prize will celebrate the work of res...
15/05/2024

The deadline to apply for the NCRM 20th Anniversary Impact Prize is approaching.

The prize will celebrate the work of researchers who have taken part NCRM activities since 2004 – from training to research – with a first prize of up to £2,000.

Apply by 2 June. Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/impact/prize2024.php

Explore the potential of experimental methods in the social sciences at our University of Southampton summer school!Join...
08/05/2024

Explore the potential of experimental methods in the social sciences at our University of Southampton summer school!

Join this comprehensive five-day workshop on 1-5 July 2024 to learn practical skills in lab, field and survey experiments.

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to advance your research skills!

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13392

Join us for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2024 at The Royal Society in London on Tuesday, 21 May.The   speaker is Professor No...
25/04/2024

Join us for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2024 at The Royal Society in London on Tuesday, 21 May.

The speaker is Professor Noortje Marres of the University of Warwick who will discuss the new challenges that poses to the sciences of society.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/lecture24/index.php

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In January 2020 NCRM entered a new phase with an ESRC award for 5 years. The new phase focuses on delivering a comprehensive programme of cutting-edge research methods training across the UK. This phase is still delivered by the Universities of Southampton, Manchester and Edinburgh but this partnership is significantly enhanced and expanded to include strategically selected Centre partner institutions who will deliver training locally to ensure geographical and subject expertise diversity. The nine institutions are UCL, NatCen, WISERD, Bristol, Exeter, Essex, Leeds, Liverpool and Glasgow.

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NCRM is interested in knowledge exchange and engaging with researchers, government, businesses and the public. If you would like to contribute to our methodological resources please email [email protected]. We are also always looking for method related news to publish in our e-bulletin.

Course providers can also publish their courses on our Training & Events database.