The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is the largest independent funder of social science research whose resources do not derive from public funds. The core of the Foundation's work is a strong evidence base built from robust research findings and other search activity. The Foundation seeks to fund research and development which has the capacity to change policy or practice for the better.
The work is divided into a number of priority themes, each of which is supported by a specialist research committee. Each committee identifies priority areas within these themes. The Foundation then opens Calls for Proposals for these priority areas. The priority themes are poverty, place and ageing society.
