4. Suggested Approach Research Target(s) It is envisaged that this research project shall be best conducted in two phases Phase one-Qualitative One on one discussions with academic and college staff Focus groups with potential students Phase 2-Quantitative Widely distributed quantitative questionnaires to allow robust analysis by a variety of audiences(breakdown by international and home students should be seen as the 5. Reporting Requirements A PowerPoint presentation is required 2 physical presentations are also required 6. Timing The presentation date will need to be before the new University year starts in late September 2007.(roughly 3-4 months in total). A timing structure is required in the Gantt format Research proposals should be submitted no later than [10-14 calendar days after brief is sent out] 7. Budget There is E35k available for this project 8. Existing research or other information The National Student Survey and the International Student Barometer may be useful background research for the winning agency. Both of these presentations will be available upon commissioning Contacts, If you would like to discuss this brief further please contact Russell. bartlett(@ed ac uk 01316514375 EH8 9TJ 01316514375The University of Edinburgh Communications and Marketing 48 Pleasance EH8 9TJ 0131 651 4375 4. Suggested Approach & Research Target(s) It is envisaged that this research project shall be best conducted in two phases: Phase one – Qualitative. One on one discussions with academic and college staff Focus groups with potential students Phase 2 – Quantitative Widely distributed quantitative questionnaires to allow robust analysis by a variety of audiences (breakdown by international and home students should be seen as the minimum). 5. Reporting Requirements A PowerPoint presentation is required 2 physical presentations are also required 6. Timing The presentation date will need to be before the new University year starts in late September 2007. (roughly 3-4 months in total). A timing structure is required in the Gantt format. Research proposals should be submitted no later than [10 – 14 calendar days after brief is sent out] 7. Budget There is £35k available for this project 8. Existing research or other information The National Student Survey and the International Student Barometer may be useful background research for the winning agency. Both of these presentations will be available upon commissioning. Contacts: If you would like to discuss this brief further please contact: Russell.bartlett@ed.ac.uk 0131 651 4375