The Research and Development Team at Verwey-Jonker Instituut is dedicated to conducting independent and impactful research on pressing societal issues. Comprising skilled scientists and researchers, the team employs a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to address complex social dilemmas, particularly among hard-to-reach populations. They focus on themes such as poverty, diversity, youth, and social participation, consistently adapting to emerging challenges to inform policy development and execution for their clients.