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The European Policies Research Centre (EPRC) is a leading institute in Europe for comparative research on public policy, with a particular focus on regional development policies. Established in 1978, EPRC is part of the School of Government & Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, whose research and scholarship are highly ranked in the UK’s periodic Research Excellence Framework assessment of higher education institutions. Spanning 30 European countries, EPRC research programmes emphasise applied research, knowledge exchange and policy advice.
EPRC has links with over 60 institutional partners and sponsors throughout Europe. Many EPRC research projects involve joint research with institutes in other countries. The Centre regularly welcomes distinguished visiting scholars and research students working in related disciplines from across the world.
EPRC staff are drawn from a range of disciplines including economics, political science, public policy, geography and law, bringing different perspectives to bear on its policy research. The Centre also has a highly international research team with fluency in a range of European languages.