Academy of Medical Sciences: Breaking Boundaries

The Academy of Medical Sciences’ mission is to advance biomedical and health research and its translation into benefits for society.

The vision set out in this proposal is central to our strategy to create a diverse workforce of researchers to advance scientific discovery and to generate and optimise improvements in health.

Drawing on our strengths of breadth, connectivity and unparalleled career support activities, over the next five years we will: - Support researchers’ transition to independence by enhancing our Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers and Springboard for Biomedical Researchers schemes - Promote health innovation with new programmes that support greater cross-disciplinary and pan-sector connectivity and collaboration by researchers This proposal will enable us deliver a platform of cohesive, innovative activities that enhance research career pathways and achieve wider positive impacts on diversity and research culture.

Our proven track record in galvanising action across the sector and leveraging further funding will drive greater coordination and effort across the UK’s university, healthcare and industry sectors.

In five years’ time we will have created mechanisms and a regional infrastructure that will equip and support cohorts of excellent researchers and future leaders to work collaboratively and proactively in addressing societal health challenges.