RKES supports staff in winning and managing research funding, protecting research results through intellectual property rights (IPR) and helping transfer research results into practical applications through collaborative R&D with industry, licensing and new company formation.
RKES's Grants & Contracts Team assist staff in costing and pricing work as well as negotiating and managing grants and contracts. This section also includes news and current information on pFACT, Je-S and on main funding bodies.
RKES's International Business Development Team provide support through the process of applying for, and managing, European and international funding for research, education and training. This includes EU funding and FP7.
The Research Business Development Team aim to support the strategic research development goals of individual faculties, departments and academic staff.
RKES's Business Development Team handle all licensing and collaboration with industry as well as spin-out company formation. They also advise on patenting and intellectual property issues.
The Postgraduate Research Office team provide a range of professional services dedicated to the continued growth of the University's research and knowledge transfer capacity. This includes management of the EPSRC Knowledge Transfer Account, PGR studentships and travel awards, and the Strathclyde Researcher Development Programme.
RKES is also home to Strathclyde Links, Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network (SEN) and has close ties with the wider enterprise community including The West of Scotland Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Centre.
For general enquiries, contact us on 0141 548 3707 or send us an email.
Research & Knowledge Exchange Services 50 GEORGE ST
GLASGOW G1 1QE
t:0141 548 3707 f:0141 552 4409