Jonathan Rans

Strategic Research Executive

The ultimate aim of my role is to support the growth and diversification of the University of Edinburgh's research portfolio. I analyse the wide influencers and drivers of research funding, enabling  evidence-based identification of new opportunities. Taking a project-based approach and working in conjunction with the rest of the Strategic Research Development team, I develop strategies and support which enable the exploitation of these new opportunities.

For guidance on interdisciplinary research for academics at all stages see my Interdisciplinary Research Toolkit here.

For guidance on establishing research networks and designing research funding strategies for centres see the Insights and Intelligence pages here.

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