Research & Innovation Services (RIS)

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

Events

Find out about our latest events.

Lunch with impact: unlocking the impact of social sciences research

1 May 2019 12.15pm 1 West, 2.03, University of Bath

Celebrate International Workers’ Day with a discussion about how to define, develop and promote research impact in social sciences.

Re-imagining parental engagement

25 May 2019 10.00am Ensemble Room, The Edge, University of Bath

A one day conference looking at the latest research in the field of parental involvement in children's education.

Launch: Great West awards

6 Jun 2019 6.30pm Grand Mercure Hotel, Bristol

Bringing members of the research, business and entrepreneurial communities together for an evening of celebration, inspiration and building connections.

News

Find out about our latest news.

Developing our REF 2021 Code of Practice

Comment on our draft REF 2021 Code of Practice

An update on our ongoing and future preparations for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 and an opportunity to comment on our draft Code of Practice.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships 2019

Providing significant financial support to a research fellow, for 12 to 24 months on any research topic.

See our new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) film

Find out about the benefits of an Innovate UK funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTs), bringing together academic expertise and industry innovation.

Bath hosts Automotive Industry Network event

Director of Innovation at McLaren Applied Technologies, Mark Mathieson provides the keynote speech at the city's first ever Automotive Industry event.

The University of Bath has recently held the city’s first networking event for the automotive industry.

Engine Shed Members' Lounge

University of Bath staff and Bath SETsquared companies can use the Engine Shed Members' Lounge, free of charge, for meetings and bring visitors.

Industrial Strategy

The UK's Strategy for economic growth, its Grand Challenges, and a collaborative approach from local government on research funding.

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 prepare your budget, and the internal approval processes, for research funding applications using PAM, our internal costing system.

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

Request a financial contribution from the University towards the purchase of equipment, as part of your research project.

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.

Engine Shed Members' Lounge

University of Bath staff and Bath SETsquared companies can use the Engine Shed Members' Lounge, free of charge, for meetings and bring visitors.

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