HEARD continues to seek and accept commissioned research. The general guidelines for project design and selection are scope for:

• Achieving practical outcomes in addition to creating knowledge;
• Drawing upon HEARD's accumulated knowledge and expertise in particular areas of enquiry and, also, to deepen and broaden that knowledge and expertise;
• Acquiring new skills in advance of their demand. This is a particular feature of HIV/AIDS research where the demands on science and researchers change rapidly.

Enquiries may be addressed to any member of staff or, directly, to the Director and the Research Director