Our research programme forms the central body of research commissioned by the department each year. It is based on the department's yearly key areas for research, which have a broad range, with topics drawn from across the department.
The closing date for proposals for the main 2006 research programme is noon on Tuesday 17 October 2006.
It is essential that you read our call for proposals document before drafting your proposal. It covers, how to make your application and the areas of interest to DCA.
To apply, email your proposal, proposal cover form and your cost matrix to research. The template for the cover form and cost matrix are available to download:
Applicants may also wish to read the department's conditions of contract and guidance to authors leaflets, which set-out DCA requirements for all research contracts.
| High priority | A1: Drivers of public satisfaction in the civil (family and non-family), criminal and tribunal justice systems A2: Blurring judicial boundaries? |
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| Medium priority | A3: Responsive justice systems A4: Involvement of non-legal professionals and advisors in the justice system A5: Social issues, social consensus and the justice system A6: Public perceptions of Juries |
| High priority | A7: Access to justice for vulnerable groups A8: Alternative dispute resolution (including mediation) A9: Civil and family legal aid A10: Black and Minority Ethnic Groups and the Court and Tribunal Systems |
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| Medium priority | A11: Individuals with clusters of justiciable issues |
| High Priority | A12: Human Rights and Public Safety |
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| Medium priority | A13: 2005 Citizenship Survey A14: Civic duty |
| High priority | A15: Enforcement of court and tribunal decisions A16: Personalising the civil and family justice system |
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| Medium priority | A17: Innovation in the delivery of justice services A18: Using socio-legal evidence |
Over the course of the year we also commission specific policy-focused primary research projects through competitive tendering. If you are a researcher and are interested in getting involved in the next round of research, please see our information for researchers.