Supporting our Researchers

At Aston we support our academics and researchers throughout the research lifecycle from:

  • providing opportunities to discuss and formulate ideas for research proposals
  • investing in facilities and equipment, and technical support for research
  • bid development (including peer review and costing)
  • all aspects of research integrity and ethics
  • engaging with collaborators as co-creators of research
  • publication and dissemination of outcomes of research (including open data and open access)
  • working with our partners in business, government and industry to translate the outcomes of research into impact.
We offer a range of services and opportunities:
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Early Career Research Development

Aston is an inclusive research community and we are strongly committed to fostering the next generation of world-class academics

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Staff Support

Supporting staff across the University

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Data Management

We offer a wide range of research publications, theses and data for students and staff

Funding for Research

Pre-Award Support

Our objective is to support all applicants in order to ensure that bids are developed to the highest possible standard

post award support

Post-Award Support

Everything you need to get your funded project up and running

Funding for Impact

Internal Funding for Research and Impact

Find out about internal funding for Research and Impact

Research Integrity and Ethics

Research Integrity and Ethics

We deliver quality research by ensuring only the highest standards of research integrity

Research Facilities

Research Facilities

Aston focuses on high quality, translatable research that has an impact on the real world around us

Pure Profiles

We use Pure as a Current Research Information System to promote Aston's research excellence to the wider community

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Responsible Use Of Publication Metrics Policy and Operational Principles

Find out more about how and why Aston uses Publication Metrics. 

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Aston Future Research Leaders Programme

Find out more about the Future Research Leaders Programme

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Aston Gender Equality Plan

Helping achieve a better gender balance in Higher Education Institutions.