Research support

Research and Innovation Services, under the direction of the Vice Principal for Research, are responsible for formulating and implementing University policy, planning and coordinating developments.

The University provides support for researchers seeking external funding, in pre- and post-award management, and also operates a series of funding schemes accessible to researchers within the University.

The University Library provide a number of services to help researchers plan for, manage, and publish their research.

The Open Research team provides support on open access, research data management and the journal hosting service.

The University can provide help and resources to researchers who are looking to generate impact from their research.

The Technology Transfer Centre supports the University Strategy through the translation of knowledge and intellectual property. It aims to enhance the impact of the University research portfolio through engagement with industry and non-industry partners.

The public engagement team can help researchers plan, develop and evaluate public engagement activity, support grant and funding applications and offer training.

CEED provides joined-up learning and teaching support to staff and students, combining educational development, pedagogical workshops, technology-enhanced learning and IT skills, and academic and study skills support.

OSDS delivers a wide range of professional development programmes for all University staff – academic, research and professional.

Pure is the University of St Andrews’ research information system which brings together key information on all aspects of research at St Andrews.