LARIA is looking for as many examples as possible of excellence in local government research. Maybe you have introduced a new initiative to improve the quality of the research you carry out. Perhaps your research has changed the way your authority works or delivers its services. Or it could just be something you think went well.
The judges, made up of LARIA council members and external researchers, are looking for:
- a sound research methodology;
- research that demonstrates an impact on policy and practice;
- research that involves trying something new or being creative; and
- a well-structured submission, including reasons why your research should win the award.
The award is being sponsored by CACI Limited, provider of marketing solutions and information systems. As well as paying for a place at the LARIA Annual Conference 2009 for the winner, up to £2,000 worth of CACI data will be provided for use by the winning authority.
The winner will receive a trophy at a special presentation at the annual conference and have the opportunity to present their research either at the conference or at another appropriate event.
The award will be given to an authority, where it is hoped that the employees who carried out or commissioned the research will benefit.
How to enter
You should send a submission of up to 1,500 words. The judges will make their decision based on this, so please don't send any supporting documents or files.
E-mail your submission to Mike Walker, chair of the LARIA Member Development Activity Group, at mike.walker@css.lancscc.gov.uk. The closing date for entries is 31 October 2008.
Source - LARIA, 10 October 2008
