# Cancer Research UK-Pathological Society Pre-doctoral Research Bursary

**Funder:** Cancer Research UK
**Budget:** Up to £50k
**Deadline:** 24 September 2026 (November 2026 committee review cycle)
**Duration:** Up to 12 months
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/for-researchers/apply-for-and-manage-your-funding/our-funding-schemes/predoctoral-research-bursary
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint scheme with the Pathological Society for trainee pathologists who are members of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Applicants must be medical trainees in a pathology specialism (e.g. histopathology, neuropathology). Host institution must be a UK university or research institute. Applicants must not have registered for or completed a PhD/MD.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/cancer-research-uk-pathological-society-pre-doctor-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.