Research Capacity Development

One of the main activities of the PRN is to encourage the development of future planning research capacity by recognising the achievements of young researchers, influencing the agenda of other research funding organisations and raising awareness of and access to strategic and policy-oriented planning research within government and academia. The aim is to encourage investment in knowledge and sharing of information.

In order to realise its aim of encouraging young researchers PRN has established an annual prize to be awarded to the best planning research paper produced by young researchers. This will be awarded to the author at one of the PRN annual events.

In 2006, the intension is to promote wider participations by opening up the competition to all researchers. At the same time, it is intended to develop a tighter link between the focus of the prize paper and the current policy concerns. The topic for 2006 competition is:
The Role of Spatial Planning in Combating Climate Change

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2006 specifications

2006 Award