Postdoctoral Research Bursary for Clinical Trainees
The Postdoctoral Research Bursary for Clinical Trainees provides up to £35,000 over two years for clinical trainees who have completed a PhD to undertake a mentored cancer research project (excluding clinical trials and drug discovery).
Eligibility Criteria:
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Qualifications: MD or PhD in a cancer-relevant research area
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Training Status: Hold a National Training Number (NTN/NTN(A)) at award start
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Protected Time: Must have secured dedicated research time and salary commitment from host institution
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Prior Fellowships: No previous postdoctoral fellowships held
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Host Institution: UK university or research institute; short-term secondments elsewhere must be fully justified
Funding Details:
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Amount: Up to £35,000 total
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Duration: Up to 2 years
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Covers: Research expenses (consumables, core services such as statistics or lab technicians), and travel directly related to the project or collaborations
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Excludes: Applicant’s salary, course or examination fees
Key Dates:
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Final Submission: 25 September 2025
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Committee Review: November 2025
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Next Round (TBC): LOI March 2026 → Decisions May 2026
How to Apply & Further Information:
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Application Guidelines & Conditions: Download “Guidelines for Postdoctoral Bursary” and “Grant Conditions” PDFs from the CRUK website under Funding → Postdoctoral Bursary for Clinical Trainees
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Submission Portal: CRUK Grants Management Portal
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Contacts:
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Research Careers Support: [email protected]
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