Clinical Trial Fellowship
This fellowship offers UK clinicians immersive, tailored training in cancer clinical trials to prepare them for future leadership in impactful, practice-changing cancer research.
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £50,000 per year for up to 3 years; 50% match funding required from host institution or partner.
Summary: Fellowship provides immersive, tailored training in cancer clinical trials for clinicians, preparing them to lead future impactful research.
Key Information: Applicants must contact CRUK at least 1 month before the anticipated deadline to discuss eligibility.
Description
This fellowship supports clinically trained doctors in the UK who wish to develop expertise in cancer clinical trials. The program offers comprehensive, hands-on training within a UKCRC-registered clinical trials unit (CTU), covering all aspects and stages of clinical trials. The aim is to prepare fellows for future leadership roles in designing and running high-impact, practice-changing cancer studies. The fellowship is tailored in collaboration with the host CTU and emphasizes exposure to multiple studies, mentorship, and alignment with Cancer Research UK’s research strategy, especially in strategic priority areas such as early detection and cancers of unmet need.
