What is FLIER, and why does it matter? An introduction for applicants and employers



13.00, Wednesday 20 August 2025

Online

Join this webinar to discover more about the flagship Future Leaders in Innovation, Enterprise and Research (FLIER) programme, run by the Academy of Medical Sciences.  

The programme aims to develop emerging leaders across sectors such as academia, industry, the charitable sector, the NHS, media and science communications, regulatory bodies and government to drive innovation, harness new discoveries in science, technology and medicine, and help solve the biggest challenges in healthcare.  

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Prospective applicants will find out about: 

  • The vision for the programme and who the programme is for 
  • What you will get out of participating in this programme and how it is delivered 
  • Application process 
  • Top tips on applying  
  • Alumni experience  

Employers will find out about: 

  • How you can support prospective applicants to apply 
  • How your organisation could benefit from having a FLIER on the programme 
  • The financial contributions to the programme and bursaries available  

 

Agenda

13:00 – 13:15

Introduction to the programme

  • Professor David Adams FMedSci and Dr Pauline Williams CBE FMedSci, Co-Chairs of the FLIER taskforce group
13:15 – 13:30

Application process and programme logistics

  • Helen Denyer, Senior Programme Manager, FLIER
13:30 – 13:45

What can you expect from taking part in FLIER?

  • Dr Dhruv Parekh, FLIER alum
13:45 – 14:00

Q&A

 

If you have any questions or would like to find out more contact the FLIER team at [email protected]


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