Cancer Research UK
Career Establishment Award
Typically up to £1m| Deadline: 10 September 2026 (99 days)|6 years, or part-time equivalent
Full application deadline; reviewed twice per year
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Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Typically up to £1m |
| Deadline | 10 September 2026 |
| Duration | 6 years, or part-time equivalent |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Supports new group leaders who have a salaried independent position to establish their independent research group. Eligibility changed: no longer accepting new outline applications from clinicians following May 2026 committee review.
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