Research approach

AHURI’s Policy Development Research Model facilitates engagement between the research and policy communities. Policy development research integrates the traditionally separate processes of evidence building and policy development into one set of practices. The Model demands a high degree of collaboration within and between the policy and research communities. 

This collaboration occurs through specialised AHURI-developed research vehicles that integrate research and policy engagement. These vehicles include AHURI Inquiries, First Nations housing research projects, Investigative Panels, and Research Projects, which are established to address identified policy research priorities. 

AHURI identifies policy research priorities through direct consultation with Australian Government senior officials , state and territory government Housing Chief Executives, Research Centre Directors and the NHRP Research Panel. The Agenda is agreed by senior officials and endorsed by the AHURI Board.

For further information, refer to the AHURI NHRP Research Agenda published annually with the AHURI NHRP Funding Round.