Murray Jackson Clinical Fellowship
The Murray Jackson Clinical Fellowship is the most prestigious award offered by the Cancer Research Trust New Zealand. It supports committed medical graduates pursuing clinical careers in oncology by enabling advanced training and research. The Fellowship is designed to nurture clinician researchers who will ultimately improve cancer care and outcomes in New Zealand.
Key Highlights:
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Award Value: Up to one year of clinical salary, spread over 1–5 years
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Focus: Clinical cancer specialties with at least 50% research component
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Eligibility: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have completed specialist college training
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Fields: Surgical oncology, medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, palliative care, cancer genetics, pathology, psychiatry, public health, and more
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Host Institutions: Must support the Fellow’s research infrastructure; overseas and hybrid models are permitted
Fellowship Objectives:
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Support future leaders in clinical oncology research
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Promote integration of research within clinical practice
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Ensure a return pathway to New Zealand healthcare system
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Foster Māori health advancement in alignment with te Tiriti o Waitangi
Application Notes:
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Applications are submitted via the Cancer Research Trust grants portal
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Only one submission as Principal Investigator per round allowed
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Applications must include CV, budget, letters of support, and ethical approvals if applicable
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Deadline and internal submission dates vary by Host Institution
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Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed
Contact: [email protected]
More info: crtnz.org.nz
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