Help choose Wales’ next research leaders.

Become a Panel Member and review applications for our next Senior Research Leaders.

What experience do I need to help?

 You will need:

• experience of being involved in a funding panel and reviewing funding applications
• to be able to evaluate applications and provide constructive feedback
• to be familiar with funding processes in health or social care sectors

More information

Health and Care Research Wales’ Senior Research Leaders are prominent researchers who lead, mentor, and advocate for health and social care research in Wales.

They support the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty, and contribute to funding panels, advisory boards, and UK-level research initiatives.

You will provide invaluable feedback on applications and help choose the next group of Senior Research Leaders.

What will I be asked to do?

You will participate in a one-day panel meeting on 27 February 2025 where you will review applications and contribute to the selection process for the Senior Research Leaders Scheme.

You will also need to attend a one-hour pre-meeting to prepare for the panel and review the applications which could take up to one day.

How long will I be needed for?

The main panel meeting will be held from 9:00 am - 17:00 and there will be a one-hour pre-panel meeting that you will need to attend and review of the applications which could take up to one day.

What are some of the benefits for me?

Benefits to you:

• Gain valuable experience in panel review and funding processes within health and social care research
• Contribute to decisions that support future leaders in health and care fields

Our team will: 

• Cover reasonable travel expenses and additional carer or childcare costs,
• Offer payment for time of £150.00 per day (people can request less if they are in receipt of state benefits). 

Have a look at our guidelines for more information about this.

If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.  

What support is offered?

The Faculty team will provide support and will designate a contact person to guide you through the process.

Before the panel, you will meet with the Faculty team who will explain what’s expected and answer any questions you may have. 

How do I apply?

Complete the online form and tell us how you meet the required experience. 

Not sure how to complete the online form or would you like to discuss an opportunity further?

Then the team can help you, contact us by email to set up a chat. 

Access to any information you share with us is secure, restricted and dealt with confidentially. 

What happens next.

If your application fits the required experience, it will be sent to the project lead.

We will contact you with updates on the progress of your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or call 02920 230 457.