Research Grants Committee

Our Research Grants Committee consists of scientific and lay members and plays a crucial role in the success of our research programme.

The role of the Committee

• Oversee the processes involved in the research grants programme
• Make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on the allocation of research funding, in line with the charity's Research Strategy
• Advise the charity in development of its Research Strategy, in line with the overall strategic direction
• Comply with Research Grants Committee Code of Conduct

Committee members

The Committee aims to reflect a fair balance of experience and scientific disciplines, with views from all members given equal weighting.

Scientific

• Chair: Professor Jon Tobias
• Professor Elaine Dennison
• Dr Stephen Tuck
• Dr Kate Ward
• Dr Celia Gregson
• Dr Geeta Hampson
• Dr Terry Aspray
• Dr Carolyn Greig
• Dr Zoe Paskins

Lay

• Dr David Brookfield
• Elizabeth Heyer
• Mary Bishop
• Penny Calder