Engaging with public, patient, and policy audiences is a vital component of academic research. It not only lets us inform and inspire the many audiences who are major stakeholders in our research, but it can also help to shape us as researchers and shape the research that we do.
To foster a culture in which engagement can thrive, EP collaborates with NDCN and the Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging on the scheme. Each year the ambassadors receive formal training in public, patient, and policy engagement and are given lots of opportunity to hone their engagement skills throughout the year.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open - please read the linked FAQs before applying.
No prior engagement experience is necessary, and the scheme is open to EP researchers and core staff at any career level. The current cohort of EP ambassadors are happy to chat about the scheme - you can find their names here.
The application deadline for the scheme is 5pm on 30 November. Please contact Barbara Robinson with any queries about the application process or the scheme.