The quantity and quality of social work research is central to creating knowledge for the profession and maintaining social work’s presence and status in universities. This study examines Australian Research Council grants awarded for social work projects for the 10-year period 2008–2107. It investigates the quantum of grants and the topics addressed, and compares social work to related social sciences. The field of social work was awarded 84 research grants over the 10-year period, a total of $23 million and an average of 8.4 grants per year. However, this did not match the grant successes of the two comparator fields of criminology and social policy and administration. Having a clear picture of research achievements, including grants, is necessary to enable the discipline to plot a strategic way forward, addressing gaps and deficits, and building on strengths.
Journal article
Analysis of Australian Research Council grants awarded for social work projects 2008–2017
Australian Social Work
2019
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- Title
- Analysis of Australian Research Council grants awarded for social work projects 2008–2017
- Creators
- Clare Tilbury - Griffith University, AustraliaChristine Bigby - La Trobe University, AustraliaMark Hughes - Southern Cross University, Australia
- Publication Details
- Australian Social Work
- Identifiers
- 1321; 991012821990002368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Arts and Social Sciences; Office of the Vice Chancellor; Social Work
- Resource Type
- Journal article