Career opportunities for fellows
Our fellowships support researchers with a track record of novel and innovative research that demonstrate impact in their field and applicability to cancer research.
Find out how we support our fellows to establish their own independent cancer research programmes and transition into scientific leadership positions.
Are you a clinician looking to develop your research career? Go to opportunities for clinical academics.
Funding schemes
Fellowships and awards
These funding schemes help you establish your independence, develop your research programme and build your reputation.
For researchers establishing an independent research group
For researchers transitioning to scientific leadership in a group leader position
Project and Primer awards
We have a range of project and primer awards which typically provide funding for project staff and expenses, though eligibility and funding available may vary.
Other awards
These funding schemes provide further opportunities to accelerate your research.
Mentoring, coaching and networking
Women of Influence
Get fresh perspectives from leading businesswomen who can provide women, early in their research careers, with support and wisdom from outside academia at a critical time in their development.
Leadership coaching
Take part in free coaching designed to help you develop your full leadership potential by boosting the skills needed to progress further in your career.
Networking groups
Our fellows can access an online platform for you to connect with your peers and share training and development opportunities.
Research conferences and events
We host a range of conferences and events designed to showcase cutting-edge science, bring together an international scientific community and facilitate collaborations. Our funded fellows will also be invited to attend our ‘All Fellows’ event every two years. Join in to network with your colleagues and discuss solutions to your common challenges.
Training and development
Observer scheme
Understand how grant funding decisions are made by observing our panel and committee meetings across our funding remit.
StellarHE
This leadership programme is for researchers from ethnic minority backgrounds with experience in management and supervision looking to establish their independence as research group leaders.
EMBO lab management course
This course is designed to help you develop the leadership, management and scientific skills critical for a successful career in science.
Find out more about the course
Entrepreneurial programmes
Our entrepreneurial programmes, run through our translational arm Cancer Research Horizons, will show you how to build a business, connect you to a network of like-minded people and help you find the right advice and support, when you need it.
Policies and guidance
Flexible research careers support
These policies outline where we can be flexible with our eligibility criteria to accommodate your circumstances and make sure we support you in developing your research path.
Disability and accessibility guidance
We offer support for grant applicants and grant holders who are disabled or have a long-term health condition.
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