LhARA Executive Board 30Sep26; 16:00 BST

ZOOM: ​https://cern.zoom.us/j/69273575605?pwd=K1cwVVo3UmJwL0pkVDZFSXRJcitvQT09

Agenda

1. Notes and actions: All
   
   • KL: Form programme grant writing committee.
     • Update on agenda.

2. Targets for proposals, update and review:
   • EPSRC Programme grant; also outline stage proposal (no deadline):
     • Next "gathering" date 01Dec26.
     • Verbal update
   • EPSRC Collaborate with researchers in Norway (no closing date):
     • Verbal update
   • EU MCSA:
     • Verbal update at meeting.
   • Kept for later
     • IAA:
       • Waiting for call; have nudged to see when next round at Imperial will be.
     • STFC SPARK (25Aug26):
       • Started on application. New call expected October 2026.
     • STFC PPRP (27Aug26):
       • "Talk to programme manager before submitting", conversation now scheduled for 07Sep26.
     • STFC/EPSRC KTP (no closing date):
       • Contact with LCC made.

3. Rbio programme update: J. Parsons

4. 4-nation initiative update: K. Long
   • Wales:
   • Ireland (whole island):
   • Scotland:
   • 2-year plan:

5. Frontiers article:
   • Main item for this meeting; I'll send some material before we meet.
   • Template from Frontiers
   • Guidelines from Frontiers
   • Outline we negotiated with editor
   • Reminder of our proposal to Frontiers

6. ELIMED application, rejection, feedback and next steps:

7. CP4CT workshop series:
   • 11Sep26: Cylindrically symmetric strong focusing
     • Update on close out
   • xxYYY27: Novel time-resolved and high-resolution imaging
     • Verbal update at meeting

8. DONM
   
   • Date of next meeting: 13Oct26 -- 16:00 BST

• Next CM
  • Wednesday 16Dec26; IC

9. AoB
   

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