Linking research and policy in Scotland

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Tobias Jung Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy, Cass Business School and University of Edinburgh Business School, UK

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Sandra Nutley Research Unit for Research Utilisation, University of Edinburgh Business School, UK

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Sarah Morton Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, University of Edinburgh, UK

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Ann Millar Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council, Edinburgh, UK

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Given its strong research base, separate administrative systems and consensual policy style, Scotland provides an interesting case for exploring the relationship between research and policy. This paper outlines approaches and initiatives developed by government, research funders and universities to promote better linkages between research and policy within Scotland. It illustrates how these play out through the example of the Scottish Early Years Framework and reflects on: the overall character of these initiatives; their success to date; some of the concerns they raise; and the extent to which these developments address those features generally associated with effective practices to increase research impact.

Tobias Jung Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy, Cass Business School and University of Edinburgh Business School, UK

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Sarah Morton Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, University of Edinburgh, UK

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Ann Millar Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council, Edinburgh, UK

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