Research and innovation consultancy
Advancing open, secure and trusted research through tailored support
Empowering UK research and innovation
As the UK’s national research and education network (NREN), we provide the foundational digital infrastructure that UK research relies on. Leveraging our in-depth sector knowledge and experience of providing digital research leadership, we offer flexible, targeted support for individual institutions and consortia across all stages of the research lifecycle.
Tailored consultancy for research excellence
Our consultancy projects are bespoke, designed to meet the unique needs of each client. We offer support in areas such as:
- Digital research infrastructure: defining collaborative efficiency opportunities, assessing needs and defining strategies for digital research infrastructure transformation
- Strategic stakeholder engagement: developing advocacy and facilitating a vision for change with stakeholders from across the organisation
- Cost analysis and financial sustainability: supporting the optimisation of funding allocations and enhancing financial sustainability.
- Research data management: developing open, trusted and secure research production strategies and strategies for research data management and governance
- Research systems procurement: guiding you through the process of identifying and procuring the right research system.
- High performance computing expansion: assessments of the potential for expansion of UK Research and Innovation funded large-scale computing resources to a wider range of research disciplines.
- Digital research infrastructure strategies: assessing the current digital landscape, defining strategic priorities, creating a roadmap and developing key
- REF 2029 preparation: preparing for the REF 2029 including developing institutional systems management and strategies for submissions.
- Interoperability standards implementation: adopting efficient and high-quality API and data standards. Enhance data consistency and interoperability within and across institutions.
- Digital capability and skills: skills assessment, requirements and development planning for research teams.
Benefits
Extending your team’s capabilities
Our consultancy acts as an extension of your in-house teams, bridging gaps, offering specialist insights, actionable strategies, and a fresh perspective when and where you need it.
Our associates scheme enables us to draw on a network of experts with specialisms and experience in a range of fields, so we can put together the right team to meet your specific needs. All projects are managed by a Jisc project manager and quality assured by relevant Jisc experts, and all associates have been through a rigorous selection process.
Commitment to the sector
As a not-for-profit organisation focused on the digital transformation of UK education and research, our services are cost-effective, and we reinvest any margin we make for the benefit of the sector.
Eligibility
This service is designed for:
- universities, colleges, and other tertiary education providers
- research consortia
- research and innovation organisations
- government departments
- public bodies
- research agencies.
Contact us for tailored support
To discuss how our consultancy can support your research and innovation, contact your relationship manager.
ISO certification
This service is included within the scope of our ISO27001 certificate.
