Black Leaders in Cancer Scholarship Programme
A fully funded 4-year PhD studentship supporting Black heritage students in cancer research, with mentorship, leadership training, and career development at leading UK centres.
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: City of London Centre | November 2026: Cambridge Centre | December 2026: Oxford Centre | January 2027: Convergence Science Centre | April 2027: Manchester Centre | December 2026: Newcastle Centre | December 2026: Newcastle Centre references receipt | November 2026: Scotland Centre
Funding Amounts: Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship (stipend, research costs, UK home tuition fees); typical stipend £21,000–£24,600/year; 9 scholarships expected in 2026.
Summary: Supports Black heritage students to pursue a fully funded PhD in cancer research with mentorship, leadership training, and career development.
Key Information: Each participating centre sets its own deadline; applicants must apply to both the Windsor Fellowship and a host centre.
Description
This programme aims to nurture the next generation of Black leaders in cancer research by providing a fully funded, four-year non-clinical PhD studentship at one of several leading UK research centres. Developed in partnership with Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship, the scheme offers comprehensive academic and pastoral mentorship, a structured leadership programme, and a suite of career development resources. Scholars benefit from tailored training, networking opportunities, and a supportive cohort environment, all designed to build skills, resilience, and professional networks for a successful research career. Up to nine scholarships are expected to be available for the 2026–2027 cycle.
