MLSTF 2025: Launch Event Webinar
The deadline for registering is the 8th of January 2025 at 13:00. Please note that the event is not in remit for DPhil / Masters / Undergraduate students.
The webinar will launch and offer an overview of the 2025 Medical and Life Sciences Translational Fund (MLSTF), managed by the Translational Research Office, Medical Science Division. It will guide researchers through proposal strategies and reviewer expectations, while highlighting pathways for early career researchers through the Emerging Translational Innovators (ETI) route, and give further information on the co-funding streams.

14:00-14:10 | Welcome and Introduction
Speaker: Dr Deepak Kumar, Head of the Translational Research Office

Brief overview of the Translational Research Office, its functions, and available services.


14:10-14:30 | Launch of the Medical and Life Sciences Translational Fund (MLSTF) 2025
Speaker: Dr Kavita Subramaniam, Translational Research Office

MLSTF funding model
Key timelines and submission deadlines
Overview of Innovation co-funding streams [representatives of streams to present – TBC]
Key takeaways on funding opportunities


14:30-14:40 | What the Reviewers Are Looking For

Speaker: Dr Oliver Rughani-Hindmarch, Translational Research Office

Guidance on what makes a strong application
Insights into evaluation criteria and panel expectations
Overview of the Case for Support form and tips to ensure it stands out
Signpost online training resources


14:40-14:50 | Early Career Focus: Emerging Translational Innovators (ETIs)
Speaker: Vlada Yarosh, Translational Research Office

Overview of the ETI route under MLSTF
Benefits for early career researchers
Insights into career progression and how to position yourself as a strong candidate
Signpost online training resources


14:50 – 15:00 | Q&A
Date: 8 January 2025, 14:00
Venue: The meeting will take place via Teams. The link to join the webinar will be sent directly to those who have registered.
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organiser contact email address: translationalresearchoffice@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Host: Translational Research Office (Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford)
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://forms.office.com/e/miMCPuY4k6
Booking email: translationalresearchoffice@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Vlada Yarosh