Industrial Research Sabbaticals (IRS)

What is an Industrial Research Sabbatical?

Industrial Research Sabbaticals support the two-way exchange of staff between the University and its external partners, including business, public or private sector organisations.

What are the benefits of an IRS?

These types of secondements are designed to develop new relationships and understanding between the all the parties involved, enable Knowledge Exchange and stimulate collaborative activity. They give academic staff the opportunity to spend time at the external partners organisation allowing a deeper understanding of how the organisation works its culture and to really understand its needs for the project. The sabbatical can be two-way, allowing the external partner to spend time at the University, again to understand the ways of working - bringing further benefit to the collaborative partnership.

How do I undertake an IRS?

We currently have funding available through the following schemes to support Industrial Research Sabbaticals with external partners:

• EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)
• BBSRC Sparking Impact Award (SIA)
• IIKE funding opportunities

To apply for IRS funding, please contact your faculty Business Development Manager