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