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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.
Research funding
Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI)
Information from ERI about research funding from sponsors in the UK and overseas.
Scholarships and Student Funding Services
Information on scholarships and a variety of external postgraduate funding.
Post-award research grant administration
Support for the administration of research grants.
Training and development
Training and development support for research staff
The Institute for Academic Development (IAD) offers career and professional development support to all research staff.
They also provide advice and guidance for research managers.
Skills training for research students
Courses and support for postgraduate research students.
Library services
How to use the extensive range of services and facilities provided by the library.
Information Services
Information Services (IS) provide a wide range of support for researchers.
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
The primary purpose of the RAE is to produce quality profiles of research activity in UK institutions.
Quality Unit
Information on University's Quality Assurance and Enhancement policies and procedures.
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 Apr 13, 2012