Consultancy Support for Research
Our Research Computing Consultation Service at the University of Leeds, delivered through our dedicated Research Software Engineers (RSEs), offers a comprehensive range of expert services designed to support researchers throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects. You can meet members of the team via the Team page.
How to Access Our Services
We are committed to making our RSE expertise accessible to all researchers. General advice, guidance, and grant consultancy are always available at no cost. Whether you need help refining your research ideas, selecting the right tools, or developing a solid bid, our team is here to support you.
For new projects, we understand that initial funding may be limited. Therefore, we offer a limited number of free hours for proof of concept work and other pump-priming activities to help you get started.
Typically, access to our RSE services is arranged by costing the support into your research grants. Our RSEs are usually costed as Top of Grade 7 or Grade 8 technical staff under ‘Directly Incurred’ costs, allowing you to tailor the level of support to your project’s needs. This can range from a commitment of 0.2 FTE for one month, to more extensive support from multiple RSEs over a longer period.
How to Request Support
To begin, simply submit the details of your project via our contact form, including the scope of your project, the technical requirements, and the expected timelines. Once we receive your submission, we will reach out to arrange a one-to-one scoping meeting. During this meeting, we’ll discuss your needs in detail and determine the best way to proceed, ensuring you receive the most effective support for your research.
Service Catalogue
This catalogue details the services we provide.
We’re constantly developing new skills, integrating new colleagues and learning about new technologies so please get in touch if you are unsure if we can work together.
By consulting this list, you can identify the specific support you need from our team to ensure the success of your research, from initial concept through to final dissemination.
Expert Software Development and Engineering
High-Performance Computing Expertise
Numerical Computing and Advanced Modelling
Workflow Optimisation and Management
Version Control and Collaborative Development
Containerisation and Virtualisation
Cloud Computing and Infrastructure as Code
Reproducibility and Research Integrity
Data Visualisation and Interactive Tools
Software Sustainability and Longevity
Open Science and Community Engagement
Research Outputs and Dissemination