Future Talent Lab Expression of Interest Form

What is the Future Talent Laboratory?
The FTL is a sector-focused innovation and career development programme designed to support students interested in careers across life sciences, medtech, and health. It provides insight into research, industry, and entrepreneurial pathways, while connecting participants directly with professionals and organisations shaping the sector.

Who is it for?
The programme is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, and early-career researchers who are interested in:

Academic and research careers.
Industrial roles in areas such as medtech, pharma, regulatory affairs, IP, or clinical research.
Entrepreneurship, innovation, and start-up pathways.

Why apply?
Successful applicants will benefit from:

Direct exposure to industry and innovation leaders through talks, panels, and networking.
Practical career insights beyond traditional degree pathways, including “hidden” roles across the sector.
Exclusive access to the Medilink Midlands Member Portal, connecting students to the wider UK life sciences ecosystem.
Opportunities for tailored mentoring and introductions for a select number of highly motivated participants.
Improved employability, sector awareness, and professional confidence.

Participants will take part in a structured programme of interactive sessions hosted at the Gibbet Hill Campus, University of Warwick, beginning with a launch event on Thursday 26 February 2026 (17:00-19:00). Attendance at all sessions is required.

What could this lead to?
FTL is designed to help students:

Clarify career direction and next steps.
Build professional networks early.
Gain real-world understanding of how research translates into patient impact.
Strengthen applications for PhDs, industry roles, start-ups, or further innovation programmes.

If you are a School of Life Sciences or Warwick Medical School student interested in participating in the Future Talent Lab Programme and can commit to the scheduled dates, please complete this form by Monday 9th February 2026

Please note, you will need to be available for all three sessions taking place on:

Thursday 26th February 2026 17:00-19:00

Thursday 5th March 2026 17:00-19:00

Thursday 12th March 2026 17:00-19:00

Uni ID

Full name

Please indicate your degree discipline in full

Yes

If you have selected no please provide further details on what would prevent you attending all three of the sessions.

There is an opportunity for a small number of students to be paired with an industry professional mentor as part of this programme. Please indicate in the box below if you are interested in being assigned a mentor and provide details of how this would benefit you.

Please include details about what has motivated you to apply for this opportunity, what skills and experience you are hoping to gain and how you would apply these skills within your future career journey?

Please confirm that you consent to your expression of interest form being shared with Medilink Midlands for the purposes of shortlisting and allocation of mentors where applicable.

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