About Research and Knowledge Transfer

Research and Knowledge Transfer (RKT) is the hub of all research and knowledge transfer activities at the University of Exeter.

You can contact RKT for help whether you are:

• A researcher looking for assistance with a grant application.
• A business looking to source academic expertise for a project or other activity.
• Or just interested in research and knowledge transfer activity at the University.

We:

• Deliver professional advice and project management services to support our academic Colleges and project partners.
• Provide services to support research monitoring and benchmarking.
• Manage the University’s communications, relationships, events and networks for research and knowledge transfer.

We are experts in:

• Coordinating complex collaborative research initiatives.
• Developing research contracts with industry, EU and government.
• Coordinating knowledge driven commercial projects.

We are valued by our colleagues and partners because:

• We identify opportunities and deliver robust solutions.
• We manage projects professionally to improve chances of success and growth.
• We are well connected and widely informed.
• We own our clients’ concerns and aspirations.
• Our service is accredited by the internationally recognised ISO:9001 2008 Standard.