Members of the Forum are drawn from senior staff in the partner organisations, older people’s representatives, and others involved in the Forum’s work.
Members are key funders in the field of ageing research. They demonstrate that:
- A significant part of their research in the UK is relevant to ageing and older people
- They have an appropriate research governance system for ensuring the scientific quality of the research they fund.
Partner Organisations - click for links
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Association Medical Research Charities (AMRC)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
British Heart Foundation (BHF)
Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI)
Chief Scientist Office, Scotland (CSO)
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Department of Innovations, Universities and Skills(DIUS)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Northwest Regional Older Peoples Advisory Group (OPAG)
Older People’s Services, Department of Health
Research and Development, Northern Ireland Health and Personal Social Services
Strategic Promotion Ageing Research Capacity (SPARC)
Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care (WORD)