Research
The following information on services and support is specifically for research staff.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI)
ERI supports the University's research activity and also acts as a catalyst to commercialise the University's research base.
They support the development of all research grant proposals and provide academic staff with a comprehensive range of pre-award support services.
The Library
The University has one of the largest and most important academic libraries in the world. The separate college libraries are among the most comprehensive in the UK in their subject areas.
- The Library
- Library information for academic and research staff
- How Information Services can support your research
Research funding
Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI)
Information from ERI about research funding from sponsors in the UK and overseas.
Scholarships and Student Finance Office
Information on postgraduate funding, including College Postgraduate Research Scholarships and the Overseas Research Students (ORS) Awards scheme.
Post-award research grant administration
Finance Department contacts regarding the administration of research grants.
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
The primary purpose of the RAE is to produce quality profiles of research activity in UK institutions.
The RAE is conducted jointly by the Higher Education Funding Councils for Scotland, England and Wales and the Department for Employment and Learning, Northern Ireland.
Training and development
Training and development support for research staff
The Researcher Development Programme offers careers and professional development support to all research staff.
Skills training for research students
An outline of the courses and support provided for the development of personal transferable, employment-related and generic research skills.
Guidelines and codes of practice
The University has a responsibility to ensure that the research it supports is carried out in conformity with the law and in accordance with the best current practice.
- Good Practice in Research
- Codes of practice for research students
- Policy on the use of animals in research
Research Ethics Committee
The Research Ethics Committee advises and reports on ethical issues relating to non-clinical research involving human participants.
This article was published on Nov 12, 2009