Cancer Research UK
Career Establishment Award
Outline application deadline; full application deadline Feb 2027, interview/committee review May 2027
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Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Up to £1m |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | 6 years (or part-time equivalent) |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: outline application → full application + interview |
| Frequency | Biannual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
For new independent group leaders (scientists; clinicians no longer eligible from May 2026) based at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institution with a fully-funded salary. Applicant must be sole PI. Covers cancer-relevant basic, preclinical, imaging, radiotherapy, EPS, population, and early detection research. Equipment costs capped at £25k; relocation up to £1k.
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