Funding details have been updated to reflect a slightly higher maximum stipend of £24,643 per year and a cap of up to 9 studentships awarded annually across all centres. If you are an international applicant, please note that you must now secure your tuition fee difference specifically from non-personal external sources. When applying, be prepared to submit a personal statement, references, and potentially a research proposal depending on your chosen centre.
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 | November 2026: Scotland Centre
Funding Amounts: Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship per award; covers stipend (typically £21,000–£24,643/year), UK home tuition fees, and research costs.
Summary: A four-year, fully funded PhD programme supporting Black heritage students in cancer research with mentorship, leadership training, and career development.
Key Information: Applicants must self-identify as Black or mixed Black heritage and meet academic entry criteria for a non-clinical PhD; eligibility for international candidates is limited by tuition coverage.