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Research Collaboration

Bridging applied research and what actually ships

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Research collaboration spanning sports science, performance analysis and technology — as a PhD researcher in Sports & Exercise Science at Loughborough University, and as someone who has had to turn research into product.

The gap between a promising finding and something usable in the field is where most applied research stalls. That gap is the interesting part.

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When this is the right call

You have research that has not left the lab

A validated method that needs productising before anyone outside the study can use it.

You are building on evidence you cannot evaluate

A product claim that needs to stand up to scrutiny from practitioners who know the literature.

You need an industry partner for a grant

Applied research funding usually requires a partner who can demonstrate a route to practice.

What’s included

  • Research project collaboration
  • Data collection & analysis
  • Academic paper co-authorship
  • Industry-academia bridge
  • Evidence-based consultation

Day rate, availability & location

Grant-dependent

£900–£1,200 per day

Usually costed into the funding model rather than invoiced directly. In-kind contribution considered for the right project.

Availability

Flexible

Flexible, agreed per engagement and confirmed on a first-come basis once a start date is set.

Location

Remote-first

Remote-first. Face-to-face across the UK and EU is possible by arrangement.

Common questions

What is your research background?

PhD researcher in Sports & Exercise Science at Loughborough University, alongside an EMBA in International Business from Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Do you co-author?

Yes, where the collaboration warrants it and the contribution is genuine.

Can you support grant applications?

Yes — particularly where an industry partner or a demonstrable route to practice is required.

Request the Research Portfolio

A portfolio of previous work — talks, case studies and research. Not public: it lands in your inbox after you confirm your email.

Request the portfolio

Request the Research Portfolio

Four fields and a quick confirmation. The portfolio lands in your inbox, not on a public page.

You'll confirm your email on the next step. See the privacy notice for how your details are handled.

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