Scientific research on Social Work: the role of CNPq

Abstract The aim of this paper is to outline an overview of research on Social Work funded by CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development), between 2011 and 2014. It is a quali-quantitative, documentary research study, compiled from spreadsheets sent by CNPq containing data on research projects submitted to and approved by this agency between 2011 and 2014. It was found that Social Work accounted for 355 (4.7%) of the 7,512 proposals submitted by applied social sciences and for 118 (4.9%) of the 2,421 proposals approved. Among the topics studied by Social Work, emphasis was placed on social policies, particularly in the field of health. The paper brings a discussion on the implications of the strategic induction of research and partnerships between the public and private sectors for the production of knowledge and professional training in the field.

摘要 本文旨在概述2011年至2014年间由国家科学技术发展委员会（National Council for Scientific and Technological Development，简称CNPq）资助的社会工作研究现状。本研究属于质化与量化结合的文献研究，数据源自CNPq提供的电子表格，涵盖该机构2011至2014年间受理并获批的各类科研项目相关信息。研究显示，在应用社会科学领域提交的7512项提案中，社会工作相关提案共计355项，占比4.7%；在该领域获批的2421项提案中，社会工作相关提案占118项，占比4.9%。在社会工作领域的研究主题中，社会政策尤其是卫生领域的社会政策为核心研究方向。本文还探讨了研究战略引导与公私部门合作模式对该领域知识生产及专业人才培养的多重影响。