Cancer Research UK
Clinician Scientist Fellowship
Full application deadline; reviewed twice per year
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Cancer Research UK's Clinician Scientist Fellowship supports clinician scientists transitioning to independent research, with funding up to £1 million over five years. Applicants must hold a higher research degree and have postdoctoral experience, and be based at a UK institution. The fellowship runs annually with two review cycles per year.
Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Typically up to £1m |
| Deadline | 10 September 2026 |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Supports clinician scientists who have gained a higher research degree and some postdoctoral experience, ready to develop their own research niche. Restricted to clinician scientists.
Who Should Apply
- •Clinician scientists with a higher research degree (MSc, PhD, MD(Res), or equivalent)
- •Applicants with some postdoctoral or equivalent research experience
- •Researchers based at UK academic, NHS, or research institutions
- •Early-career clinician scientists ready to establish their own research niche
Key Dates
- •Full application deadline: 10 September 2026
- •Calls reviewed twice per year; check CRUK website for the other review cycle
- •Five-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓CRUK weights independence heavily, emphasise the distinction between your research direction and your supervisors' or institution's current priorities.
- ✓Clinical relevance and translational potential are core to CRUK's remit; frame your science in terms of patient benefit or unmet clinical need.
- ✓The fellowship supports clinician scientists specifically; your application should articulate both clinical and research credentials clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get from the Cancer Research UK Clinician Scientist Fellowship?
Funding is typically up to £1 million over the five-year fellowship period.
Who is eligible for the CRUK Clinician Scientist Fellowship?
Clinician scientists who hold a higher research degree (PhD, MD(Res), or MSc) and have postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, based at a UK institution.
When are the deadlines for the CRUK Clinician Scientist Fellowship?
The next full application deadline is 10 September 2026; the fellowship is reviewed twice per year, so check the CRUK website for other cycle deadlines.
How long does the CRUK Clinician Scientist Fellowship last?
The fellowship funds research projects over a five-year period.
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