Research & Innovation Services (RIS)

We help researchers develop proposals, run projects and disseminate their findings.

Events

Find out about our latest events.

Innovation and growth in Sustainable Technology

17 Jan 2019 5.30pm 10 West, 2.47, University of Bath

Our Looking Further series brings together industry, academia and government to discuss collaborative approaches to solving big issues affecting our future.

RIS writing retreat

22 Jan 2019 9.00am Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath

Research and Innovation Services is running a new year writing retreat, for those submitting a proposal by July 2019 to work intensively on your submission.

Impact case study writing retreat - Research Excellence Framework

6 Feb 2019 9.30am Bath SETsquared Innovation Centre, Carpenter House, Bath

Providing the opportunity to work on your impact case study with support from the research impact team and other professional services.

News

Find out about our latest news.

University of Bath creates strategic partnership with GKN Aerospace

University signs MoU for collaborating with GKN Aerospace at new £32 million GKN Global Technology Centre

GKN Aerospace announce they are developing a £32 million Global Technology Centre that sees the University of Bath as a strategic academic partner.

University hosts West of England Combined Authority event to address the future of mobility

The University of Bath hosted WECA event, addressing the future of mobility

The University hosted a regional event with the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to look at innovative opportunities for mobility in the region.

Applying to the University impact fund

Find out how to apply to the University Impact fund, to help you develop and evidence the impact of your research and inform your REF impact Case study.

Pam launching new equipment request form on 28 January

A new digital form will be launched in the Proposal to Award Management (PAM) system, to request equipment contributions from the University for your research.

PAM is now live

Phase two of our Proposal to Award Management (PAM) system is now live.

Impact Case Studies – the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Insight and expertise into compiling and writing REF Impact Case Studies.

Developing a research proposal

Apply for funding, develop your planned research and submit your application.

Using our Proposal to Award Management system

Find out how to use our Proposal to Award Management (PAM) system, for developing, submitting, managing and closing your research awards.

Find research funding opportunities

Find opportunities so you can apply for research funding, including from the University, Europe, internationally and the Research Professional database.

Requesting equipment contributions from the University

How to request contributions from the University for equipment between 10k and the OJEU threshold and above, to undertake your research.

Research Grant Development

We support academic staff to secure grant funding and realise their research ambitions.

Research and Commercialisation Contracts

We are responsible for setting up and supporting contracts between academics and external organisations.

Requesting Leveraged University Research Studentships (LURS)

How to submit, review and sign off the online request form for Leveraged University Research Studentships (LURS).

Running a research project

Information about financial and project management.

Get Research Project Management support

Find out about the support available for you and your research project and how to apply for it.

Financial administration of research projects

Important information for financially administering your research project.

Achieving impact from your research

How to publicise your work, find commercial opportunities and transfer your knowledge.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a UK-wide programme funded by Innovate UK, enabling businesses to improve competitiveness, productivity and performance.

Supporting your research Impact

Find out what resources, support and tools are available to help you with identifying and evidencing the impact of your research.

Consultancy Services

Consultancy guidance for providing expert advice to businesses and organisations, on a range of industrial or commercial problems.

Commercialising your research

How to commercialise the outcomes of your research, including protecting your intellectual property and disclosing your inventions to the University.

SETsquared Innovation Centre

We offer work space, business acceleration and inspiration for high-growth companies and the entrepreneurs that create them.

Public Engagement

Demonstrate how your research produces real benefits and makes a difference to society.

Supporting any researcher, no matter their discipline, to engage and share your research with the pubic.

Research governance

How to conduct your research with integrity to comply with policies, procedures and regulations, for good research practice.

Research Excellence Framework (REF)

Information on the Research Excellence Framework (REF) for assessing our research.

Researchfish

Researchfish collects information about the outcomes of your research, for demonstrating impact and value to funders.

Internal Peer Review

The University Research Committee has endorsed a system of internal peer review, to support researchers in translating ideas into externally funded proposals.

Employing and supporting research staff

If you are thinking of making a grant application you will need to recruit, employ and manage your research staff in compliance with University policy.

Guide to research data management

How to manage your research data to comply with University policy.

Applying for University sponsorship to work in the NHS

How to comply with the Department of Health and University protocol if you are applying for University sponsorship to work in the NHS.

About us

Research & Innovation Services (RIS) is responsible for advancing the University's international reputation for research and knowledge transfer by:

increasing the volume of externally funded research
improving grant application success rates
enhancing strategic and operational support to academic departments

RIS is the primary conduit for industry, business and other funders to access the research expertise and knowledge of the University of Bath.

Contact RIS

Contact RIS if you have any questions about your research or innovation

Kay Gallagher, PA to Director

Rosie Bennett, SETsquared Centre Manager