Two new Fall 2026 deadlines have been added to the schedule: September 10 for full applications and October 1 for outlines. When preparing your full application, make sure to include the newly required data sharing plan. You will also find clarified clinical activity requirements, which now specify a 20–40% time commitment for consultants and up to 50% for trainees.
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates: October 2, 2025 (Outline) | February 19, 2026 (Full) | March 26, 2026 (Outline) | September 10, 2026 (Full) | October 1, 2026 (Outline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1 million total over 5 years; covers salary, research costs, equipment (up to £25k), and limited support staff.
Summary: Supports clinician scientists with postdoctoral experience to establish independent cancer research careers across a broad range of cancer-relevant fields.
Key Information: Applicants must remain clinically active and be hosted at a UK institution; outline and full application stages are required.