Researcher support and development guides
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How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD, Master's by Research, or Professional Doctorate.
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Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Guidance for researchers on when a data access statement is required and how to write one.
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This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Academic staff are required to estimate how much time they think they will need to spend on a particular project. This guide gives a suggested approach for how this could be done.
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Information about intellectual property and how to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make impact beyond your immediate research activities.
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to become more innovative, competitive and profitable by engaging in knowledge transfer with universities.
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A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, as well as more information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Learn more about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Your induction to the University, your new starter tasks, information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Before your proposal is considered at the review panel stage, you may be invited to respond to the reviewers' comments. This gives you the chance to address any criticisms and questions raised by the reviewers, and your response is submitted to the panel in confidence. This guide is modelled on the process for Research Council applications.
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How to apply for the SLSRSA Career Development Fund and submit an application via the online form
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This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Every project that is successful in receiving grant funding starts as an idea and it is important to think about funders, developing your plan, and how to write your proposal
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Advice on next steps if your research funding application is unsuccessful