The objectives of the programme are the following;
- Develop FORS and UNIL’s reputation as centers for high-quality research regarding social science methods and substantive research nationally and internationally
- Develop quantitative skills and know-how in Switzerland
- Contribute to the improvement of survey methodology
- Contribute to methodological innovations and substantive research in the social sciences
- Contribute to the discussion among different stakeholders in the area of social science methods
To achieve these objectives, the following strategies are applied:
- High quality publications (using FORS data) and development of guidelines for researchers and practitioners
- Collaboration in teaching (using FORS data)
- Collaboration and development of research ideas leading to grant proposals at the national and international level
- Collaboration in the organization of events
- Participation in scientific activities and strategic co-operations, such as advisory boards, editorial boards etc.
