Research approach and agenda

The National Housing Research Program (NHRP) is an annual, nationally competitive research program funded by the Australian and all state/territory governments and managed by AHURI. Research through the NHRP is undertaken by our network of partner universities from around Australia.

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.

Applications for research funding are only open to AHURI’s Research Partner universities. All applications are assessed on merit by a panel of policy makers and independent academics.

For further information, refer to the NHRP Research Agenda published during the annual NHRP Funding Round.

Research agenda

AHURI releases an annual Research Agenda which sets out the NHRP’s priorities for housing and homelessness research. The agenda is developed through consultation with Australian Government agencies, state and territory government agencies, Research Centre Directors and the AHURI Board.

The topics identified in the Agenda have direct relevance to policy development priorities and call for research to inform policy reforms and practice innovation.