| Submit a research request | Submit a research request | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassD92173E4F954437C9BA7FE066553459E"><p>Researchers wishing to access City resources must apply for research permission via the process described below.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">How to submit a research request</h2></span>
<p>To facilitate this process, we follow a standard research application procedure for all requests, including requests from independent researchers and organisations.</p><p>Due to the volume of requests, research requests should be submitted
<strong>at least one month </strong>ahead of the planned research commencement date. Please bear in mind that requests requiring the participation of multiple departments will take longer to review and process for approval.<br></p><p>For your research request to be considered, you must submit details of the research to be undertaken, along with supporting documentation.</p><h4>Requirements for submitting your research request:</h4><ul><li>Provide us with an approved research proposal or outline of the planned research.</li><li>An ethics approval letter from your academic institution, if applicable.</li><li>Details of the researcher(s) and (their) institutional affiliation(s).</li><li>Full details of the planned research products and how the research and information will be used.</li><li>Full details of what specifically is being requested from the City for the research, including data, documents and details of participants to the research.</li><li>Full details of the time required from City staff who are requested to be participants in the research.</li><li>The commencement date and duration of the research.</li><li>Details of any planned publication of the research findings (name of publication and anticipated publication date).</li><li>Any additional information related to the research proposal as may be requested by the City of Cape Town</li></ul>
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<strong><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/orp" target="_blank">Submit your research request online<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>.</strong></p><p>Accompanying documentation must be uploaded with the application form.<br></p><p>Additional required documents need to be sent to
<a href="mailto:researchrequest@capetown.gov.za">researchrequest@capetown.gov.za</a>.</p><p>See our detailed
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Submit%20_Research_Request_Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank">guideline document </a>for comprehensive research request requirements.<br></p><h4>The guidelines apply to:</h4><ul><li>researchers in the private sector, in government-associated research institutions and/or portfolios, and in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) .</li><li>researchers undertaking non-degree related research (including those at academic institutions and City of Cape Town staff)</li><li>students or researchers (including City of Cape Town staff) wishing to undertake research towards the completion of a degree or academic qualification.</li></ul><h4>Access to political office-bearers</h4><p>All requests to interview political officer-bearers, including councillors and other senior politicians, must be directed to the Mayor’s office at
<a href="mailto:Speaker.speaker@capetown.gov.za">Speaker.speaker@capetown.gov.za </a>. </p><h4>Heath research<br></h4><p> View the
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Access-information/submit-a-health-research-request">health research page </a>for further information on submitting health research requests.</p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2>
<h4> Organisational Research</h4>
<p>Email: <br><a href="mailto:researchrequest@capetown.gov.za">researchrequest@capetown.gov.za</a></p></span> | | GP0|#3df185e6-cbfa-4471-8859-7d09fc1b7417;L0|#03df185e6-cbfa-4471-8859-7d09fc1b7417|Access information;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Apply for permission to access City resources for research purposes. | 0 |
