Events

MRC BEACON Introductory Webinar Registration – Collaboration

Date and time

Event date: Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: Online | Teams

Join this introductory session to get familiar with the BEACON – Building Translational Research Excellence Amongst Clinicians of the North – programme ahead of the first application call in September 2026.

The session will provide an overview of the programme, its purpose, and what to expect as you prepare to apply.

It will cover an introduction to the programme, an overview of Fellowship Funding and Fast and Flexible Funding, and a look at the stakeholder group vision. There will also be an overview of broader BEACON activities and a reminder of key timelines, before closing with an opportunity for questions.

Confirmed speakers:

  • Professor Dave Jones OBE – Chair of the BEACON Management Group
  • Professor Anne-Maree Keenan OBE – Chair of the BEACON Funding Panel
  • Dr Wezi Sendama – Chair of the BEACON Stakeholder Group

Book your spot

Sign up to the webinar here.

 

Date and time

Event date: Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: Online | Teams