The Policy Research Institute is one of the UK's leading university-based centres for applied policy and social research.

We provide applied policy and social research to a range of clients including central government departments, public agencies, local authorities and international organisations like the European Commission.

Providing a multi-disciplinary environment for research and evaluation, we work to improve policy and practice across a range of fields including:

• Labour Markets, Employment and Skills
• Economic Development and Enterprise
• Public Sector Modernisation and Third Sector
• Applied Research Methods and Evaluation

Our aim is to provide high quality research that meets the needs of our clients and contributes to the public good and the advancement of knowledge.

We seek to combine customer focus with the highest standards of research practice.

Contact Us

Policy Research Institute
Leeds Metropolitan University
22 Queen Square
Leeds LS2 8AF
Tel: +44 (0)113 812 1960
Fax: +44 (0)113 812 1961
E-mail: pri@leedsmet.ac.uk