Cancer Research UK
Clinical Trial Fellowship
2025 deadline passed; next round expected annually, ~November committee review
Last verified:
Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Up to £50k/year for up to 3 years (50% match-funded by host institution) |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 1) Contact fellowships@cancer.org.uk before applying; 2) Submit via Flexi-Grant; 3) Interview with Expert Review Panel; 4) Research Careers Committee final decision |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-01 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
For clinicians in specialty/run-through training eligible to practise medicine in the UK, hosted at a UK university, hospital, or UKCRC-registered CTU. Requires 50% matched funding from host institution. Applicant must collaborate with a UKCRC-registered CTU. Covers 50% of salary and 50% of running expenses. Cancer-relevant clinical trials training; must gain experience across multiple trials.
More from Cancer Research UK
Prevention and Population Programme Award
Deadline: 15 Jul 2026Up to £2.5mEarly Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award
Deadline: 21 Jul 2026Up to £2.5mSenior Cancer Research Fellowship
Deadline: 10 Sept 2026Typically up to £1.75mClinician Scientist Fellowship
Deadline: 10 Sept 2026Typically up to £1mCareer Development Fellowship
Deadline: 10 Sept 2026Typically up to £1.5m
Browse Related
Could Clinical Trial Fellowship be right for you?
See your personalised match score for this grant and others in 30 seconds. No signup needed to preview.
See my matches free →