The University’s definition of consultancy is 'work undertaken which relies on a member of staff's academic expertise such as advice to industry or government departments'. This could include 'offering specialist opinion, advising on technical issues, or solving problems for firms'. There can be a fine line between consultancy, research, and research-related projects. If you're unsure what your project should be classed as, please check the Frascati Definition of research, or ask Research Support for advice.
Research Support (environment-research@york.ac.uk) are the first point of contact if you wish to undertake consultancy, and will guide you through the internal process.
Types of Consultancy:
Consultancy can be undertaken via the University as a staff member or via private consultancy in your own time. Both routes need the permission of the Head of the Department. The University has provided guidance and useful flowcharts to help you work out which route is best for you.
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Please refer to the simple guidance on the Research Systems Support Hub wiki pages when costing consultancy; in E&G we use costing Option 1. Research Support will need to edit the Worktribe template for you to make the Price to Funder reflect 120% fEC.
Research Support (environment-research@york.ac.uk) are the first point of contact if you wish to undertake consultancy, and will guide you through the internal process.