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Application to Undertake Research

Before completing please read the Research Requests Policy and Procedure

Please keep this document to a maximum of 6 sides

SECTION 1 : YOUR DETAILS
Name(s) of Researcher(s)
Name of University / Organisation / Employer
Contact Details for Principal Researcher / Telephone:
E-mail:
Postal Address:
Qualification to be Attained
(indicate with ü in 1st column)
Provide full course information / ü / Type of Qualification / Specify Course Title/Dates
Undergraduate Degree
Postgraduate Degree
Doctorate
Professional Qualification
Other (specify)
Details of funding secured for research
Name and Job Title of Your Academic Supervisor
There may be occasions when vetting is required. Applicants need to provide 3 years continuous residency in the UK for vetting purposes. Have you been resident in the UK for the last 3 years? / Yes / No
SECTION 2 : PROPOSED RESEARCH
Full Title of the Research
Brief Summary of the Research
Please provide a brief summary of the research (maximum 200 words). Include the aim of the research, the main objectives and the key milestones.
What will the Research Produce?
Please specify the end product(s)
How do you intend to Report and Disseminate the Results of the Research?
ü / ü
Peer Review Articles / Publication on Website(s)
Teaching Purposes / Conference Presentation
Available at Library / Internal Report (to Leicestershire Police)
Results will not be disseminated / Other (please specify)
SECTION 3 : OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS
What Significant Outcomes and Benefits will the Research realise for Leicestershire Police?
Please provide full detail in measurable terms indicating how this will make Leicestershire Police more effective and efficient (including any cost savings).
SECTION 4 : DATA ACCESS
What data is required for this research?
Please note that the data of Leicestershire Police has been collected, processed and held for a policing purpose and it is unlikely access will be given to personal data. Taking this into account, detail exact data requirements and how you will ensure confidentiality of personal data. Here detail how you will select participants (if applicable). Employees should note they will be expected to follow relevant policies and will be unlikely to be given permission to source personal data from any Police systems, and alternative options should be given here.
SECTION 5 : METHODOLOGY
Detail the steps as to how the research will be undertaken. If you are intending to send questionnaires or undertake interviews indicate numbers. Include here any proposals to be considered for a placement at Leicestershire Police premises.
SECTION 6 : TIMESCALES
Start Date of Research
End Date of Research
The research will be regularly reviewed to determine whether the research will continue.
SECTION 7 : COLLEGE OF POLICING
The College of Policing records details of on-going research projects; of Masters Level and above. If applicable, are you willing to include your research on the register?
Please delete as applicable: Yes / No
SECTION 8 : DECLARATION
I confirm the information given is a true and accurate record and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: / Signature:
A typed signature is acceptable.
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Reviewed 05/01/2017