Develop your idea

At the ‘develop your idea’ stage, we can help you think about what you need to do to grow your idea into a fundable proposal.

Edinburgh Research Office | Research Community Hubsite

All information about Edinburgh Research Office (ERO) services for colleagues in the University of Edinburgh research community has moved to the ERO HUBsite. To access the information you need, please visit the ERO HUBsite (SharePoint).

You can make use of the search function on the HUBsite to find the information and resources you need.

ERO HUBsite | Develop your idea

Seed Funding

Find out about seed and pilot funding from the University and other funders

View seed funding opportunities

Engagement and Impact

Information and resources to help you plan engagement with members of public and research users in the public, private or third sector in order to enhance the benefit and impact of your research.

View Engagement and Impact site

Research Engagement with Public Policy

Researchers from across the University of Edinburgh engages with policy makers at all levels of government and legislative bodies for mutual benefit.

Find our more about support for research engagement with public policy

International development research

What to consider if you plan to do research with partners in low and middle-income countries (LMICs)

International development research information and support

Research Ethics & Integrity

Your responsibilities with regards to research ethics and integrity.

Find out about your research ethics and integrity responsibilities

Research Project Management

The Research Project Management team offers a new University service providing a pool of skilled project management and administration professionals to support the successful delivery of externally funded research projects.

The service provided is flexible, in that we can offer tailored, dedicated support to your project, as and when required. We can provide support for extended periods (including the duration of your project), or for shorter periods of time, to cover a specific resourcing need, particular work package or deliverable, or specific period in the project lifecycle.

ERO Research Project Management (ERO HUBsite SharePoint)