Pre-doctoral Research Bursary
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Pre-doctoral Research Bursary supports early-career clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals in cancer research to build skills and preliminary data before PhD or MD fellowships.
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Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to £25,000 for up to 12 months
Summary: Supports early-career clinicians and health professionals gaining cancer research experience and preliminary data before PhD or MD fellowships.
Key Information: Applicants already registered for or holding a PhD or MD are ineligible.
Description
Cancer Research UK’s standard Pre-doctoral Research Bursary supports aspiring clinical academics undertaking short-term cancer research before applying for PhD or MD fellowships. It helps early-career clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals build research skills, gain experience and generate preliminary data with a research group and supervisor. This scheme is separate from the joint bursaries with the Pathological Society and Prostate Cancer UK.
Projects must address a clearly defined cancer-related question. Supported areas include basic cancer biology, preclinical studies, imaging, radiotherapy, engineering and physical sciences, population research and early detection. Cancer Research UK particularly prioritises early detection and cancers of unmet need: brain, lung, oesophageal, pancreatic, liver and stomach cancer.
