What we do
We work alongside researchers to grow ideas into fundable proposals. We work with research leaders to develop research strategies. We are enablers and connectors.
Edinburgh Research Office
Growing your idea together
We work alongside researchers to grow ideas into fundable proposals. We provide expertise at all stages, from developing your idea and identifying funding to crafting your application and managing your award.
We work with research leaders to develop research strategies based on sound funder insights and intelligence. We offer expertise across UK, European and international funders.
We are enablers and connectors, networked across the University, able to provide the best advice to researchers and research leaders in all disciplines.
Research Funding Team
We work with researchers, and the local professional services colleagues who support them, at all stages of research grant proposal preparation.
Research Grants Team
We work with researchers, local professional services colleagues and funders to provide specialist knowledge and guidance on all aspects of research grant management and reporting.
Strategic Research Development Team
We work with researchers and research leaders across the University to provide expert insights into funding opportunities and the wider funding environment. We ensure individuals, Centres, Schools, Colleges and the University are best placed to win research funding.
Knowledge Exchange and Impact Team
We work alongside researchers to enable engagement with policy makers, practitioners, industry and the public.
Research Contracts, Governance and Integrity Team
We work alongside researchers providing expertise and legal advice in negotiating, drafting, reviewing and signing research related contracts on behalf of the University.
Engagement and Communications
We lead on engagement, communications, culture and change.