# Collaborative research

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We are keen to work with external partners to develop mutually-beneficial relationships. Projects can vary from short-term consultancy to long-term staff exchange partnerships; co-creation of research to joint applications for government research funding.

## Funding collaborative research

The University has a strong tradition of collaborative research and knowledge exchange, orientated around employing our research excellence to solve industrially relevant problems.

This work takes place through commercial partnerships and via a range of funding opportunities including those from Government, Third Sector and EU agencies. These also include University internal [UKRI Impact Accelerator Accounts](https://www.ukri.org/what-we-offer/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/ukri-impact-acceleration-accounts/) and Research Priming Funds among others.

By working together with a University academic team, we can help partners identify and develop solutions to pressing problems.

Potential funding sources include:

- **[UKRI](https://www.ukri.org/)**\
  UKRI funds businesses to develop innovative products, processes or services. You can also access expertise and specialist equipment to develop prototypes and products.
- **[Wellcome Trust](https://wellcome.org/)**\
  The Wellcome Trust supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, with three worldwide health challenges: mental health, global heating and infectious diseases.
- **[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation](https://www.gatesfoundation.org/)**\
  The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation work with partners worldwide to tackle critical problems in six program areas: Gender Equality, Global Health, Global Development, Global Growth & Opportunity, Global Policy & Advocacy and US division.
- **[Knowledge Transfer Partnerships](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/expertise/funding/ktp/)** \
  Funding available for 12 months to 36 months for company-based research projects.
- **[Innovate UK](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/expertise/funding/innovate-uk/)\**funding available for company-led research projects.

## The contracting process

As part of any collaboration, the University enters into contracts with third parties. Your contract will be drafted and/or reviewed by our Research and Knowledge Exchange Contracts team (RKEC). Find out more about the University’s contracting positions and explanations as to why these are in place:

- [Contracting with us](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/expertise/contracts/)

## Contact us

To discuss how we could access funding for your needs, please contact Dr David Diston.

**Dr David Diston**

Head of Research Development

- [david.diston@york.ac.uk](mailto:david.diston@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0) 7552 285997](tel:+44 7552 285997)

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