Government Social Research
This prize was first awarded in 1986 to celebrate the work of the eminent British social scientist Dr Mark Abrams. Dr Abrams, who died in 1994, was born in 1906, so this year marks the centenary of his birth.
The Prize is traditionally awarded for the piece of work which, in the opinion of the judges, best links survey research, social policy and social theory and as such carries on the work of Dr Abrams.
Entries and nominations are open to social scientists of any age and nationality working in the UK. Entries, which should be original work, should be in English and not more than 6,000 words in length (including an abstract of not more than 200 words) plus any tables or graphs. It is possible to submit recently published or forthcoming work. In the case of the former, this should not have been published earlier than 2005. No particular theme is set but preference will be given to theoretically-informed, survey-based work concerned with the United Kingdom. Secondary analysis of survey data would be especially welcome. The panel of judges will take due account of the age, experience and circumstances of authors and reserves the right not to award a prize.
Last year’s winning entry is posted on the SRA website. Entries together with brief biographical details of the author(s) and contact details should be sent to:-
The Administrator
SRA Administrative Office
175-185 Gray’s Inn Road
London WC1X 8UP
Prize money of £250.00 is available for the winner(s) of this prestigious award. In addition, free membership of the SRA for one year will also be awarded.
Please submit SIX copies of your entry and one electronic version (preferably in WORD) by the deadline date of 30th September 2006.