Wellcome Trust Visit to the University of Bristol: Breaking down barriers to Wellcome funding for Early Career Researchers 

12 July 2024, 2.00 PM - 12 July 2024, 4.00 PM

Room G.10, Fry Building, University of Bristol, Woodland Road 

If you would like to attend please register here 

Wellcome Trust will be visiting the University of Bristol to give an open presentation on the Early Career Award and Career Development Award funding schemes and take part in a panel discussion. This event provides an opportunity for Early Career Researchers from all disciplines in Bristol to network with research managers from Wellcome, current Wellcome award holders, and academic staff at Bristol who have experience of reviewing and serving on Wellcome funding advisory committees.    

This will be an in-person event taking place on campus and targeted at postdoctoral researchers and PhD students in their final years. Please come along to learn more about the Wellcome funding opportunities available to you.  

The event is Chaired by   

  • Jack Mellor Bristol University  
  • Dr Megan Maunder, Wellcome Trust. Megan is a Research Manager in the Early-Mid Career Team in Discovery Research at Wellcome. 
  • Dr Marion Mercer, Wellcome Trust. Marion is a Research Manager in the Directed Activities team within the broader Discovery Research division of Wellcome
  • Professor Matt Jones, University of Bristol
  • Professor Helen Lambert, University of Bristol 
  • Professor Marcus Munafò, University of Bristol
  • Simon Haworth University of Bristol 

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