Cancer Research UK
Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship
Outline application deadline for July 2026 round; full application deadline Feb 2027
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Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Up to £2.5m (plus host organisation salary contribution) |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | 7 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: outline application → full application + interview |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
For clinician scientists (GMC-registered, CCT-holder, MD/PhD) transitioning to research independence in cancer. Must be based at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institute. Sole lead applicant (PI); no fully-funded salaried position or prior substantial multi-year independent fellowship. 20–40% clinical activity expected. Host institution must commit to tapered salary co-funding and a route to a tenured position.
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