Professor Melanie Welham, Executive Director Science at the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will be on campus on 5 October. 
The BBSRC is the UK’s leading funder of academic research and training in the non-clinical life sciences in universities and funds research to improve the fundamental understanding of the biological systems upon which all human life depends. Their research portfolio spans the microbial, plant and animal kingdoms, from molecules to cells, to whole organisms and populations. The programme is still being developed and will include:
- BBSRC Overview Presentation plus Q&A – Overview of BBSRC remit, strategy and funding opportunities
- BBSRC Grant Writing Presentation plus Q&A – How to write a BBSRC grant / explaining the Peer Review Process
- 1:1 advice sessions
If you are interested in attending the event, can you please register at Eventbrite and we will keep you informed of the programme. This event is organised by Research and Innovation Services. Any queries, please contact Linda Hammond, Faculty Research Manager, (023 8071 6886).