Our Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030
Our Purpose
To recognise and champion excellence in social science.
Our Principles
- Acknowledgment and Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
- Excellence
- Independence
- Integrity
Who We Are
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia is an elected Fellowship of experts that leads national conversations, promotes and supports excellence in the social sciences, connects policy makers and the public with relevant findings and expertise, acts on reconciliation and empowers the next generation of research leaders.
Our Mission
To elevate social science for the benefit of Australia.
ADVISE
What we’ll do
- PROVIDE advice to decision makers on research and public policy issues.
- COORDINATE sector input and action on social science and disciplinary priorities.
How we’ll do it
- CONVENE experts in areas of national priority.
- SUPPORT roundtables, briefings, workshops, symposia and submissions.
- LEAD landmark initiatives and reports with and on behalf of the sector.
Support
What we’ll do
- RECOGNISE and CELEBRATE excellence through Fellowship and awards.
- ENABLE the next generation of social science leaders.
- INSPIRE students to engage with social science insights and methods
How we’ll do it
- FOSTER research and collaboration through grants and awards, networks and mentoring for Indigenous scholars, EMCRs and international collaboration.
- SUSTAIN and EXPAND the Seriously Social program with high-quality school social science programs and curriculum resources.
Engage
What we’ll do
- COLLABORATE with likeminded organisations and networks.
- SHARE the social sciences with the broader community.
- CREATE opportunities for Academy
- Fellows to connect, share and apply their expertise.
How we’ll do it
- GROW reach and impact of Social Sciences Week.
- DELIVER high quality social science events.
- SHOWCASE our Fellows.
- DEVELOP and PARTICIPATE in national and international networks.
Our Commitments
Excellence | Equity | Integrity | Reconciliation | Sustainability