Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides a centralised service to researchers that aims to help intensify the impact of research locally and globally and facilitate strategic relationships with industry.

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The University supports researchers by providing insight, expertise and advice on research grants, knowledge exchange and IP and by opening up opportunities for industry and institutional collaborations and partnerships.

This service includes ongoing consultation and advice on the current funding landscape, pragmatic business-led negotiations and the preparation of contracts for research and innovation.

UCAS Clearing 2025 - An aerial view over Dundee city campus with the Firth of Tay visible in the distance.

Our services

Research Commercial Regional Engagement

Industry

With our expertise and facilities, commercial ideas can go even further
Partnerships Consultancy Innovate with us Licensing Spin-outs

Research support

The University's central hub for researcher support
Research funding Researcher development Sharing your research Working with industry Dundee Interdisciplinary and Innovation Forum (DIIF)

Research governance and policy

Guidance for staff, researchers and students on policy and governance procedures
Policy roadmap Ethics procedures Responsible use of metrics Research integrity and misconduct Help and guidance

Public, community, and cultural engagement

Supporting our staff and students in their public, community, and cultural engagement work
An overview of public engagement Get involved Guidance and support Embedding engagement: why and how Stephen Fry Awards
Contact information

Address

Research & Innovation Services
University of Dundee
Dundee
DD1 4HN

Enquiries