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Tips for MLSTF applicants

The Medical and Life Sciences Translational Fund (MLSTF) support early stage translational research projects by providing consolidated internal proof of concept funding from MRC and Wellcome. 

Dr Nessa Carey, Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Oxford, shares her tips on how to strengthen your translational research application and submit a competitive proposal.

Writing the abstract

 

Defining objectives and outcomes

 

 

Setting realistic timelines

 

Example of a suitable Gantt chart

Example of the level of detail required for a simple Gantt chart.If you require an accessible version of this example Gantt chart, please contact translationalresearchoffice@medsci.ox.ac.uk.

Market Competition

 

 

Intellectual Property

 

Industrial engagement 

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