Senior Cancer Research Fellowship

The Senior Cancer Research Fellowship is a cohort-style research fellowship that supports group leaders to develop an independent cancer research programme and build an international reputation in the field. Awards fund a research programme for up to six years (or part-time equivalent) and typically provide up to £1.75m in funding. Fellows are hosted at UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutes and must hold an independent group leader status (or equivalent) at their host institution.

Up to £1.75m in funding over up to six years; support to run an independent research group; expectation of salary contribution from host institution (50%).

Applicants must be scientists with a PhD or MD and extensive post-doctoral research experience, have space and facilities to run an independent research group, and will be based at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institution. Clinicians are no longer eligible for new outline applications following the May 2026 committee review.

Two-stage application (outline then full). At enquiry stage submit a CV and an eligibility enquiry form; contact via provided email. Applications are reviewed twice per year.