The Irish Cancer Society is accepting applications for its PhD Research Scholarship Award 2026, which funds structured doctoral training in cancer research. The scheme supports projects in translational biomedical, clinical, and survivorship research and includes a mobility element for a secondment of up to three months at a national or international research institution. The call is open now and is intended for excellent graduates working with approved host institutions in the Republic of Ireland.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be graduates with a background relevant to the proposed cancer research project.
- The prospective PhD researcher must be associated with an approved HRB host institution in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the award.
- Eligible research themes include Translational Biomedical Research, Clinical Research, and Survivorship Research.
Funding Details:
- The award supports doctoral postgraduate training in cancer research.
- It includes funding for a mobility/secondment element of up to 3 months at a national or international research institution.
- The 2026 call includes two scholarships: one Translational Biomedical or Clinical Research Award and one Survivorship Research Award.
Deadline:
- 3pm, Tuesday 7th April 2026
- Use the online Grant Management System and the specific award guidelines linked on the official page for the application timetable.
Where to go for further information:
- Program page: Irish Cancer Society PhD Research Scholarship Award 2026