Scottish Institute for Policing Research

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SIPR is a strategic collaboration between Scotland’s universities, Police Scotland and The Scottish Police Authority

Our mission is to support internationally excellent, multi-disciplinary policing research to enable evidence-informed policy & practice.

About SIPR

ECR Grants for this academic year now open

The Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) is inviting applications for small research grants of up

to £3,000 from early career researchers (ECRs) based at SIPR member universities with the aim of initiating new

research projects or supporting existing projects.

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Good Practice in Transfer of Care - A Rapid Review

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Contemporary Challenges Faced by Police Officers in Scotland - A Focus on Body Worn Video

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Legal Responses to Victims of Criminal Exploitation

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Annual Report 2024/2025

Annual Report and Accounts presented to the SIPR Board of Governance 11 September 2025

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3 Year Strategic Plan (2024/25 – 2027/28)

Find out about the SIPR’s mission, aims and 3-year plan objectives.

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SPACE - Safety, Prevention, Analytics, Confidence and Ethics

(SPACE) is a UKRI funded Centre of Excellence which builds on the Scottish Institute for Policing Research model. It is led by Edinburgh Napier University, the University of St Andrews, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the University of Edinburgh.

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SIPR Knowledge Exchange & Dissemination Fund 2025/26

SIPR is providing £5,000 to support dissemination and impact efforts for policing research. 

We have redeveloped and increased existing funding streams to create a more fit-for-purpose fund that will support a greater range of knowledge exchange and dissemination activities that can include any collaborative, creative endeavour that translates knowledge and research into impact in society and the economy.

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SIPR Impact Awards 2025

SIPR are keen to formally recognise individuals, or teams, whose research has made a significant contribution to policing, policy, and or/ practice.

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SIPR Annual Report 2024/25

Our Annual Report for 2024/25 includes articles from academics from the consortium universities, as well as Practitioner Fellows, with particular emphasis…

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Upcoming Events

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Recent News

December 18, 2025
EARLY CAREER RESEARCH GRANTS NOW LIVE!
We are pleased to launch the SIPR Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme for 2025 to 2026. This scheme...
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December 11, 2025
Combatting Human Trafficking: The Importance of Institutional Cooperation and Individual Training for...
Dr Grant Barclay and Dr Alicia Heys Funded by SIPR’s Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme On Monday 19...
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December 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE BWV
PRESS RELEASE  New SIPR-Funded Study Highlights Frontline Officers’ Experiences of Body Worn Video in Scotland  A new pilot...
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