CRUK Pre-doctoral Research Bursary
The Pre-Doctoral Research Bursary offers up to 12 months of funding (up to £25,000) for clinicians, nurses, and other health professionals to gain hands-on research experience, generate preliminary data, and decide on pursuing a PhD or MD. Pathology trainees may request up to £50,000 through our partnership with the Pathological Society.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Professional Status:
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Clinicians, nurses, and health professionals based in the UK.
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Academic Stage:
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No prior completion of a PhD or MD.
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Not already holding substantive research fellowship funding (NIHR ACF or equivalent excepted).
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Special Funding for Pathology:
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Pathology trainees who are members of the Pathological Society may apply for up to £50,000 total.
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Funding Details:
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Duration: Up to 12 months
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Quantum:
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Standard bursary: up to £25,000 (salary and/or research expenses).
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Pathology enhancement: up to £50,000 (must be Society member).
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Excluded Costs:
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Masters fees.
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Support for research contributing directly toward a registered PhD/MD.
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Salary for applicants already enrolled in a PhD/MD program.
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Key Dates:
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Final Submission: 25 September 2025
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Committee Review: November 2025
How to Apply & Further Information:
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Application Portal & Guidelines: Available under “Fellowships → Pre-doctoral Research Bursary” on the CRUK website.
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Contact ([email protected]):
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London (ex-Imperial/ICR), North East, Scotland, NI: Dr Catherine Cremona
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Cambridge, Oxford, South East & West: Dr Elisabetta Gamen
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Imperial/ICR, Midlands, North West, Wales: Dr Fran Smith
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