1. What is the significance of research?
2. What is NCSS doing to promote research in the social service sector? 
3. How can one access the full reports of the research projects?
4. If I am interested to share my research projects, who should I contact?

1.         What is the significance of research?

Research enhances professional knowledge, and serves as a means to deliver effective services.  Research contributes to the body of knowledge in the sector, thereby building sector capability in the longer term. 

2.         What is NCSS doing to promote research in the social service sector?  

NCSS builds research capability and facilitates research amongst VWOs through the provision of funding support and sharing of research expertise and knowledge.  The Research Gateway is part of NCSS's efforts to facilitate social service research.  Moving forward, NCSS is exploring joint research or commissioning research with Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) towards an evidence-based approach for building relevant and needed services in the community.

3.         How can one access the full reports of the research projects?

For completed studies, contact information for the full report is indicated at the end of every abstract (see example below). 

4.         If I am interested to share my research projects, who should I contact?

NCSS welcomes the sharing of social service research projects on the Research Gateway.  If you have research projects to share, please contact Ms Niki Leong at 6210 2544 or email Niki_Leong@ncss.gov.sg.