Cancer Research UK
Discover open grants and funding opportunities from Cancer Research UK, the world largest independent funder of cancer research. Atom lists its research grants and fellowships across the cancer field, with deadlines, eligibility, and award amounts in one view.
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About Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world largest independent funder of cancer research, dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer and to improving survival. It funds work across the entire spectrum of cancer research and engages the public in the fight against the disease.
The charity funds scientists at universities and institutes across discovery science, translational research, clinical trials, and prevention and early detection, supporting individual investigators, research teams, and major institutes and centers. Its investment builds capacity and accelerates progress against many cancer types.
Funding flows through project and program grants, fellowships at various career stages, and major initiatives, awarded through competitive peer review with eligibility defined per scheme. Researchers can find current Cancer Research UK opportunities and deadlines on Atom.
AI policy for applicants
Disclosure requiredCancer Research UK advises caution with generative AI, and applicants who use it must explicitly attribute AI outputs in the application, where practicable naming the model and software and saying how the content was generated. Applications must contain accurate information, and host institutions must confirm the application does not breach CRUK research integrity rules. Peer reviewers must not share application content with generative AI tools or use them to formulate or edit their critiques.
Open grants
20 grantsBlack Leaders in Cancer Scholarship Programme
Black Leaders in Cancer Scholarship Programme supports Black-heritage doctoral researchers with cancer research studentships, mentoring and training to develop future leaders and improve research diversity.
Clinical Research Funding Scheme
Clinical Research Funding Scheme supports investigators conducting cancer trials, translational research and sample collection to improve treatment and patient outcomes.
Early Detection and Diagnosis Project Award
Early Detection and Diagnosis Project Award supports researchers with discovery and translational studies to detect cancer and consequential pre-cancerous changes earlier and reduce late-stage disease.
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