Cancer Research UK
Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship
Typically up to £2.5m (plus host organisation salary contribution)| Deadline: 10 September 2026 (99 days)|7 years (years 5–7 subject to satisfactory progress at year 4)
Full application deadline; reviewed twice per year
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Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Typically up to £2.5m (plus host organisation salary contribution) |
| Deadline | 10 September 2026 |
| Duration | 7 years (years 5–7 subject to satisfactory progress at year 4) |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Supports clinician scientists to transition to research independence and leadership in cancer research. Restricted to clinician scientists; host organisation must contribute towards the fellow's salary.
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