Research & Innovation Services (RIS)

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

Events

Find out about our latest events.

@Home with international funding

8 Nov 2018 11.15am Chancellors' Building, 3.11, University of Bath

This is a joint event from Research and Innovation Services and the International Relations Office for those interested in international research funding.

Lunch with impact: introduction to public engagement as a route to impact

14 Nov 2018 12.15pm 8 West, 2.8, University of Bath

Join Dr Helen Featherstone, Head of Public Engagement, in this interactive workshop to explore how public engagement can be an effective pathway to impact.

@Home with EPSRC New Investigator Award

26 Nov 2018 1.15pm Wessex House, 1LT, University of Bath

Find out about the New Investigator Award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), with Research Grant Development in RIS.

News

Find out about our latest news.

University of Bath showcases business benefits of research partnerships

Professor Veronica Hope Hailey, Professor Jonathan Knight, Katherine Bennett and Professor Steve Egan

The University is calling on businesses to get in touch to discuss how its world-leading academics and scientists can collaborate on research partnerships.

Launch event for the new Digital Innovation Business Acceleration Hub

Launch of pioneering new Digital Innovation Business Acceleration Hub

The pioneering business hubs are funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and offer support to SMEs in sectors across the West of England.

Third International Antibody Validation Meeting brings together leading researchers and industry

Delegates at the Third International Antibody Validation Meeting 2018

The International Antibody Validation Meeting took place for the third time this September at the University of Bath.

PAM is now live

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

PAM phase two going live from 5 November

Important deployment details for phase two of our Proposal to Award Management (PAM) system, including downtime from midday 2 November until 9am 5 November.

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 you can request Leveraged University Research Studentships (LURS) as a researcher, to be attached to your bid and demonstrate University commitment.

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