Black Leaders in Cancer MRes + PhD Studentships

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity for students from Black heritage backgrounds to pursue a fully funded MRes+PhD programme in cancer research. This initiative, developed in partnership with leading organizations, provides comprehensive support including mentoring, leadership training, and networking. Participants will engage in groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary collaboration at the CRUK Cambridge Centre, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in cancer-related fields. Join this transformative programme and contribute to impactful research while receiving generous funding and support.

Qualifications

• Open to applicants from Black heritage backgrounds.
• Funding covers fees, travel, consumables, and stipend.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research rotations and lectures in Cancer Biology.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and networking.

Education

PhD in Cancer-related fields

MRes in Cancer Biology & Medicine

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Black Leaders in Cancer MRes + PhD Studentships, Cambridge

Client: University of Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b118560f23c7

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Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

The Cancer Research UK (CRUK) programme "Black leaders in Cancer PhD scholarship" provides students from Black heritage backgrounds an opportunity to pursue a PhD in cancer-related fields.

This programme has been developed in consultation with the research community and in collaboration with CRUK's partners, Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship.

The scheme is open to applicants who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including mixed backgrounds such as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, or combinations thereof.

Participants will receive mentoring, career support, leadership training, and networking opportunities led by the Windsor Fellowship and Black in Cancer, alongside support from the CRUK Centres.

Two students will be recruited to the CRUK Cambridge Centre to join the fully funded MRes+PhD programme.

The CRUK Cambridge Centre is a collaborative hub of researchers, clinicians, and industry partners. Students will attend lectures, workshops, and meetings to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

The first-year MRes includes research rotations, lectures in Cancer Biology & Medicine, genomic medicine training, and a placement in a patient-facing setting. Successful completion leads to a three-year PhD in a chosen research area.

Funding: The studentships cover university fees, travel, consumables, and a stipend of £21,000 per year, for a total of four years.

• Express interest to Windsor Fellowship.
• Apply via the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Portal.

Research projects are available for October 2025 intake. More information can be found here.

Application deadline: 19 November 2024.

Interviews will be held the week of 6 January 2025, conducted by Principal Investigators from the CRUK Cambridge Centre.

For informal inquiries, contact the provided email.

The university promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from all sectors of society. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.