Research Support

Research Support is a service provided by the Information Specialists and the Research Commons.

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Who can help you: Information Specialists
- Need support in tracking the impact of your research, the Information Specialists are available to provide personalised support tailored to your research field.
- Contact your Information Specialist
Research Support Training
- Enhance your research skills through our emerging researchers’ workshops focused on publishing, research data management, open-access, reference management, and more. Checkout the library calendar for workshops or contact your Information Specialist for individual training.
- View the events calendar here
Open-Access Publishing Support
- Elevate your research visibility and impact while avoiding article processing fees by publishing open access under our transformational agreements (TAs).
- The library also provides financial support to subsidise article processing charges (APCs) for open access publishing. More information on APCs funding here

Where to Publish
- Enhance your research impact and accreditation by publishing in journals recognised and eligible for subsidisation by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
- Explore the list of accredited journals here
Copyright Clearance
- Avoid copyright infringement by allowing us to assist you with copyright clearance applications for your teaching and research materials. We’re committed to ensuring your materials comply with copyright laws, so you can focus on your academic pursuits with confidence.
- More information on when and how to apply for copyright services
Services and more
- Research Guide
- Research Services
- Accredited Journals
- UP Research Output (on UPSpace)
  - Journal Articles
  - Theses and Dissertations
- Financial Support
  - UP Fees and Funding
  - External Research Funding
  - NRF Funding
- Membership to Other Libraries