What does GRI mean in INSTITUTES

GRI is the Gothenburg Research Institute, a research and public policy institute that undertakes research for various stakeholders and aims to make scientific knowledge more accessible. We are dedicated to fostering an open and thriving society by using evidence-based approaches.

GRI conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of economics, politics, sociology, education, gender studies, public health, human rights and technology. Our goal is to provide insights into current societal challenges across both global and local contexts.

The majority of our funding comes from public sector grants awarded through competitive calls established by Swedish government agencies such as Vinnova or Formas. Additionally, we receive project-specific grants from external funders such as foundations and universities.

We adhere to rigorous standards of quality that meet academic publication protocols established in Sweden and abroad. All publications are subject to double-blind peer review process before being approved for publication. We also employ systematic procedures for project management in order to guarantee quality throughout the research cycle.

You can get involved with GRI either through joining our scientific network or becoming a volunteer for one of our projects. Our scientific network consists of researchers from around the world who share their expertise in fields relevant to our research activities while volunteers help us carry out specific tasks related to our projects. Feel free to contact us if you would like more information about how you can become a part of our team!

Yes we do! We currently offer several fellowship opportunities tailored for early career researchers wishing to pursue their own independent academic or policy-oriented research projects with guidance from senior researchers at GRI. Fellows have access to training workshops focused on developing skills related to conducting sound evidence-based policy analysis through hands on experience with real-world case studies conducted in partnership with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

Yes! Data collected by GRI can be accessed either through publications detailing methods and results of empirical analyses conducted by us or through open access databases provided by external sources such as UNdata or OECDdata. Instructions on how best utilize these datasets can be found in the documentation available for each dataset within their respective websites. Additionally you may reach out directly if you have any queries regarding any specific dataset available at those websites.