STFC Challenge Led Applied Systems Programme (CLASP)

Remit of the CLASP Programme

The Challenge Led Applied Systems Programme is a peer review body set up to make recommendations on proposals received against STFC Knowledge Exchange Challenge Led calls. It will undertake this task having regard to the overall strategy and policy of Council and the Science Committee, and to the broad financial situation as advised by the executive.

Terms of reference

1. with reference to the assessment criteria, review and make recommendations
2. to the STFC executive on all grant applications to CLASP
3. if required, to comment on and/or make recommendations regarding any other business or partnership applications
4. to liaise with other bodies as necessary
5. to report to the Science Committee and any other overseeing body as required

The principles governing appointments

The Nolan Committee on Standards in Public Life laid down a set of principles concerning appointments to public bodies. Although the full impact of these principles strictly applies only to the selection procedure for members of its Council, STFC considers that the spirit of the Nolan recommendations should also be applied to its main advisory panels and peer review committees with influence over decisions on funding.

For further information on the CLASP Panel please contact Penny Woodman.

Membership

All CLASP Panel members have signed standard STFC Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). If applicants require a higher level of confidentiality then please clearly indicate this when you submit your outline application.

Chair

Prof Jenny Thomas - University of Texas

Panel

Dr Tim Bestwick - STFC Director of Innovations
Dr Trevor Cross - e2v
Mr Chris Dorn - QinetiQ
Dr Bryan Edwards - STFC Futures Security Champion
Dr Catherine Ewart - STFC Head of Futures Programme
Dr Dick Lacey - Home Office
Prof Dewi Lewis - GE Healthcare
Dr Val O'Shea - University of Glasgow

Secretary

Mrs Penny Woodman - Head of External Programmes, STFC