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Continuing professional development (CPD) for GSR members

The Government Social Research Service is committed to supporting the professional development of its members throughout their careers. The resources found via the links in this section are provided to help members plan their learning and development both as civil servants and as professional social researchers.

Last updated - 10th March 2010

More information

If you are a social researcher in government and would like more information on professional development opportunities, please contact the Government Social Research Unit (GSRU).

Contact us

The content of the GSR pages on this website is managed by the Government Social Research Unit, based in HM Treasury.

Email: GSR Web Team

Or write to us at:

GSR Website Team
HM Treasury
Room G.38
1 Horse Guards Road
London SW1A 2HQ

Or call HM Treasury's Correspondence & Enquiries Unit:

Telephone 020 7270 4558. From outside the UK this number is
+44 20 7270 4558
Fax 020 7270 4861


CPD Handbook

The CPD handbook incorporates and builds on the GSR Competency Framework. The handbook sets out the seven principles of CPD in GSR and provides the basic tools for planning your professional development.