At the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we pride ourselves in collaborating with experts from various fields and organisations to deliver statistics of the highest quality.
We work with experts from various UK and international organisations including:
academic institutions
commercial and third sector organisations
other national statistical institutes (NSIs)
Our initiatives and projects
We have public sector research establishment (PSRE) status). We are open to collaborating on funding bids that contribute to our research priorities.
We collaborate on a variety of initiatives including:
analytical capability building
MSc projects, PhD placements and other academic secondments
research projects
exploring innovative data sources, methods and technology
The following are some examples of collaborative projects between the ONS and other organisations:
Collaborate with the ONS
If you are interested in collaborating with the ONS, please complete the expression of interest form.
For any questions or further information please contact research@ons.gov.uk.
Our commitment to fairness and transparency
Please note that the ONS abides by UK Civil Service values and responsibilities. We are committed to being fair, open, and transparent in all our collaborations. We are unable to collaborate in any way that might provide individual private sector organisations with an unfair competitive advantage.