Applications are currently being accepted for the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Centre Scholarship 2027-28 in UK. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CRUK Manchester Centre Scholarship
CRUK Manchester Centre Scholarship 2027-28 offers cancer-focused clinical, allied health professional and non-clinical PhD training in a multidisciplinary team science environment. The CRUK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme provides funding for tuition, running costs and role-specific stipends/salaries and aims to develop postgraduate researchers for careers in world-leading cancer research.
Benefits of CRUK Manchester Centre Scholarship
- State-of-the-art facilities for cancer researchers and clinical trials support staff.
- Collaborations that provide a seamless link between basic, translational and clinical research to take findings from the laboratory to the clinic.
- Generous stipends/salaries (role-specific) and funding for your university tuition fees and running expenses.
- An intellectually challenging, innovative and supportive environment;
- A diverse and in-depth training programme in transferable skills leading to excellent career opportunities.
- The Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship programme is fully funded covering project running costs, university tuition fees and a contribution to living costs.
CRUK Manchester Centre Scholarship Requirements
- Clinical: applicants must be post-registration clinicians and ideally have a specialist training post; fellowships are usually three years in length (may be four in exceptional circumstances); funding available for three years full-time or pro rata for part-time study (min 50%).
- Non-clinical: aimed at recent graduates or final year undergraduates; studentships are four years in length; candidates must hold or be about to obtain a minimum upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent; a related master’s degree would be an advantage.
- Part-time awards cannot be less than 50% of full-time; international candidates must select the full-time study option for visa requirements.
- International applicants: funding will cover UK tuition fees and stipend only, with a limited number of full studentships/Fellowships for international applicants awarded to exceptional candidates.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 October, 2026
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