As part of our plans to develop a national network for behavioural research in the UK and a capability building strategy, BR-UK is undertaking a multi-part scoping study which aims to describe the field of behavioural research across all four UK nations and determine the current strengths, gaps, needs, opportunities, and priorities. The study includes several phases: mapping organisations and networks; surveying behavioural researchers and research users; conducting interviews and workshops; and co-developing strategic priorities. The focus will be across sectors (research, public and voluntary sector organisations, and industry). You don't have to be a 'behavioural researcher' to take part. It is open to anyone who engages with evidence or research about what influences, characterises, changes or results from people’s individual or collective behaviour. This includes research and non-research roles in public, private and third (voluntary) sectors. It can include fields such as (but not limited to) anthropology, behavioural design, economics, marketing, neuroscience, politics, sociology, and UX/UI. We welcome responses from people who belong to parts of society that are under-represented in the field of behavioural research. The survey will look at what types of research activity are happening, what topics and issues are being addressed, where there are needs for more or better research, and how we can strengthen people's capacity to conduct and use behavioural research. It will help to inform BR-UK's priorities for advancing behavioural research, including the management of research commissioning fund that will be open to people outside of BR-UK. The findings will help to create an online map of behavioural research activity in the UK, and respondents may be invited to take part in follow-up workshops. The survey is open until May 13th, 2024. Take part in the BR-UK survey Publication date 15 Apr, 2024
