Our Objectives

The objectives of the institute are:

To establish an organisation with national and international scope that serves researchers, lecturers, students, public agencies, development organisations and private-sector professionals.
To unite Nigerians and global partners who are interested in empirical research, policy studies, data analysis and sustainable development.
To promote professional standards that encourage the study and practice of research methodology, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, public policy and academic publishing.
To periodically develop standards in empirical research and research ethics that align with Nigerian and international benchmarks.
To conduct trainings, workshops, conferences and professional examinations in research-related subjects and issue certificates of merit based on performance.
To maintain high professional standards by admitting to membership persons and institutions that satisfy the requirements of ERIN.
To oversee the activities of members and encourage ethical conduct, originality, integrity and competence in research practice.
To organise conferences, seminars and symposiums for the presentation of papers, research findings, books, journals and policy briefs.
To promote the publication of journals, books and research reports that disseminate knowledge in empirical studies and national development.
To advise government, private organisations and civil society on research-backed policy and development matters.
To provide opportunities for networking and professional exchange among members, organisations and institutions.
To enhance education, training and the exchange of information on research, data, innovation and development questions.

Professional Approval Details

ERIN operates as a professional and educational research platform for training, publication, institutional collaboration, data analysis, policy studies and development support. Update this section with official registration and approval information when available.