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Join our Research and Innovation Grants Assessment Panel (RIGAP) and help shape our funding decisions

Help shape the future of osteoporosis research by joining our Research and Innovation Grants Assessment Panel.

Research and Innovation Grants Assessment Panel (RIGAP)

Our Research and Innovation Grants Assessment Panel (RIGAP) consists of scientific and lay members and plays a crucial role in the success of our research programme.

The role of the panel

  • Oversee the processes involved in the research grants programme

  • Make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on the allocation of research and innovation funding, in line with the ̨ž³uuÖ±²¥strategy.

  • Advise the charity in development of its research strategy, in line with the overall strategic direction.

  • Comply with RIGAP Code of Conduct and the ̨ž³uuÖ±²¥Conflict of Interest policy.

Individual RIGAP members might be asked to advise the ̨ž³uuÖ±²¥in their specialist area when required or attend other meetings or events to report on the work of the RIGAP.

To register your interest in being notified when vacancies on ̨ž³uuÖ±²¥research sub-committees (such as RIGAP) become available, please e-mail research@theros.org.uk.

Current RIGAP members

The panel aims to reflect a fair balance of experience and scientific disciplines, with views from all members given equal weighting.

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