Our objective is to nurture clinical academics with advanced expertise in cancer research, who will accelerate the integration of cutting-edge tools and methodologies into clinical settings to enhance cancer patient care. Our prestigious fellowships offer an outstanding opportunity for clinical trainees to engage in world-class training encompassing essential cell and molecular biology, therapeutics, radiotherapy, surgery, and the interdisciplinary domain of convergence science.

What is available? (Please be aware the programme is currently under renewal)

 

Competitive Cancer Research UK-funded fellowships are available for an October 2024 start date. Applications are welcomed from ICR-only supervisors, joint teams between ICR and Imperial and Imperial-only supervisors. Applications from Imperial-only supervisors must be in convergence science.  

 

Fellowships are typically three years in duration and provide the following:

  • A clinical salary
  • PhD registration fees at the UK rate
  • Research running costs

 

 

Expression of Interest (EOI) requirements

 

Potential supervisors should submit the following as an EOI:

  1. A broad project title/area
  2. A short paragraph outlining the project area, in general up 250-300 words is sufficient
  3. Details of the supervisory team
  4. Any clinical specialties particularly required

 

EOIs should be submitted by email to admissions@icr.ac.uk

 

 

Successful submission

 

Successful submissions will be advertised via the ICR website


The application and recruitment process

 

Action Deadline
Deadline for expressions of interest submitted by project supervisors
 
September 25th, 2023
Expressions of interest advertised on this website and elsewhere
 
October 2nd, 2023
Deadline for candidates to register their interest after viewing the advertised projects October 24th, 2023

Deadline for full joint application developed by candidates and supervisors  

 

Interviews

January 1st 2023
 
Early February 2024
Start date for successful candidates Autumn 2024

 

 

Further information

For more information on this opportunity send an email to admissions@icr.ac.uk

Further details and frequently asked questions can be found in the attached guidance document.

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