This article analyzes the current trends of the research in Social Work in the context of Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPd - National Council for Scientific and Technological Development). From the data collected by the Social Work representatives in the Advisory Committee, it is noted the unquestionable relation among research, production of knowledge and post-graduation; the link between research and the several demands historically determined by the capitalistic society; and the new CNPq trends showing relevance to Social Work: the training and popularization of Science and Technology, as well as intersectoriality.
Research; Production of knowledge; Social Work
