The British Academy
Lesley Talbot is currently employed at the British Academy as the Deputy Head of Research Funding. Prior to this, Lesley held the position of Head of Trusts and Foundations at the MicroLoan Foundation. Lesley has also worked as the Director of Programmes at UK Community Foundations and as a Senior Consultant at Prevista Ltd. Additionally, Lesley has experience as a Corporate Partnerships Manager at Diabetes UK. Lesley graduated from The University of Manchester with a B Sc(Hons) degree in Geography.
The British Academy
We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future . From artificial intelligence to climate change, from building prosperity to improving well-being – today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, cultures and societies. We invest in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engage the public with fresh thinking and debates, and bring together scholars, government, business and civil society to influence policy for the benefit of everyone.