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      The Economic and Social Research Council's Role is:

      • To promote and support, by any means, high-quality basic, strategic and applied research and related postgraduate training in the social sciences;
      • To advance knowledge and provide trained social scientists who meet the needs of users and beneficiaries, thereby contributing to the economic competitiveness of the United Kingdom, the effectiveness of public services and policy, and the quality of life;
      • To provide advice on, and disseminate, knowledge; and promote public understanding of the social sciences.