Good news if you are an international applicant: select centres may now offer limited bursaries to help cover overseas tuition fees. Please also note that the anticipated annual stipend range has been updated to £21,000–£24,643, depending on your chosen location.
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: City of London Centre | November 2026: CRUK Cambridge Centre | December 2026: CRUK Oxford Centre | February 2027: Convergence Science Centre | November 2026: CRUK Manchester Centre | December 2026: CRUK Newcastle Centre | November 2026: CRUK Scotland Centre
Funding Amounts: Fully funded four-year PhD studentship: stipend (£21,000–£24,643/year typical), UK home tuition, and research costs per local rates.
Summary: Supports and empowers Black heritage students to become future leaders in cancer research through a funded PhD, mentorship, and career development.
Key Information: Applicants must self-identify as Black or mixed Black heritage and meet standard PhD entry requirements; funding covers UK home fees, with limited support for overseas fees at select centres.