eDRIS researcher support services
eDRIS Research Coordinators provide end-to-end support for researchers applying for access to public sector data.
Find helpful information for various stages of the data access process.
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.
eDRIS Research Coordinators provide end-to-end support for researchers applying for access to public sector data.
Discover key principles and legal considerations of information governance (IG) when accessing data.
There are a range of trusted research environments (TREs) in Scotland providing access to secure data.
Find help for navigating data security as you work with secure and sensitive data for your research project.
Find details on approved organisations in the UK, mandatory training for researchers and additional requirements.
Our list of common terms will help you understand more about how public sector data is used for research.
Find out more about the process of applying for access to secure datasets for research.
Understand what is involved in a data access request and how to complete the 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.