Guidance for researchers and students

The primary aim of research is to derive ‘new generalisable knowledge.’ To help you define whether your project is research, service evaluation or audit, please consult the document below:
Types of research, service evaluation and audit with contacts.

Is my project Research? Guidance and a decision tool to determine if your project is research and requires Research Ethics Committee review. More detailed guidance can be found here.

If it is a Service Evaluation piece of work please register with Audit by completing the Service evaluation registration form.

You can then write your research proposal. We’ve written some guidance on Writing your research proposal link which you might find useful. For all other support and guidance, please use the links below to take you to relevant information. Visit the Policies and procedures page.