Speakers
Dr Victoria Lund
Workshop
This workshop will provide an overview of funding opportunities available through the Medical Research Council (MRC), focusing on avenues relevant to minoritised life scientists. Dr Victoria Lund will guide participants through the various funding schemes, application processes, and eligibility criteria, offering insights into how to navigate and succeed in securing MRC support for research initiatives.
Participants are encouraged to engage actively, ask questions, and seek tailored advice on aligning their research proposals with MRC's funding priorities.
Nicholas Farmer serves as the Race Equality Lead at the Medical Research Council (MRC), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing race equity across the biomedical research sector. With a focus on addressing the underrepresentation of researchers from marginalised backgrounds, Nicholas is instrumental in driving systemic change within the MRC and the wider UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) community.
Nicholas is deeply committed to creating a more inclusive environment in science, working on initiatives that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at all levels. He has been a key figure in developing the 'Black in Biomedical Research' project, which aims to create new opportunities and support systems for Black researchers in the field. His work includes coordinating new fellowship programmes, funding school outreach opportunities for pre-university students, and building partnerships across the research and innovation sector to foster a collaborative approach to race equality.
With a background that combines extensive experience in project management and a deep understanding of D&I challenges, Nicholas is dedicated to ensuring that race equality actions are informed by robust data and meaningful stakeholder engagement. His efforts are not just about policy but about creating tangible, lasting changes that will benefit future generations of scientists.