eDRIS researcher support services
eDRIS Research Coordinators provide end-to-end support for researchers applying for access to public sector data.
Information for researchers
Find helpful information for various stages of the data access process.
Resources
Learn about what support is available to researchers, mandatory approvals and training, key information governance information and data security considerations. Plus, explore our glossary of commonly used terms.
Information governance for researchers
Discover key principles and legal considerations of information governance (IG) when accessing data.
Trusted Research Environments
There are a range of trusted research environments (TREs) in Scotland providing access to secure data.
Research data security
Find help for navigating data security as you work with secure and sensitive data for your research project.
Researcher approvals and training
Find details on approved organisations in the UK, mandatory training for researchers and additional requirements.
Terminology for researchers
Our list of common terms will help you understand more about how public sector data is used for research.
The data access process
Data access overview
Find out more about the process of applying for access to secure datasets for research.
Pre-application checklist
Understand what is involved in a data access request and how to complete the initial enquiry form.
Initial enquiry form
Once you have your project information ready, fill out an initial enquiry form to kick off your request to access public sector datasets.