University of Manchester CRUK Manchester Centre Scholarship 2027-28

The CRUK Manchester Centre manages a number of cancer-focused clinical, allied health professional and non-clinical PhD training opportunities in a multidisciplinary team science environment. These provide an exceptional opportunity for postgraduate researchers to develop a career in world-leading cancer research.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 23, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Manchester
• City to studyManchester
• School to studyUniversity of Manchester
• Course to studyImmunology , Molecular Biology , Cancer Biology , Cancer Sciences , Cancer Medicine and Clinical Research , Translational Cancer Research
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• State-of-the-art facilities for cancer researchers and clinical trials support staff.
• Collaborations that provide a seamless link between basic, translational and clinical research to take findings from the laboratory to the clinic.
• Generous stipends/salaries (role-specific) and funding for your university tuition fees and running expenses.
• An intellectually challenging, innovative and supportive environment;
• A diverse and in-depth training programme in transferable skills leading to excellent career opportunities.
• The Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship programme is fully funded covering project running costs, university tuition fees and a contribution to living costs.

Requirements

• Clinical: applicants must be post-registration clinicians and ideally have a specialist training post; fellowships are usually three years in length (may be four in exceptional circumstances); funding available for three years full-time or pro rata for part-time study (min 50%).
• Non-clinical: aimed at recent graduates or final year undergraduates; studentships are four years in length; candidates must hold or be about to obtain a minimum upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent; a related master’s degree would be an advantage.
• Part-time awards cannot be less than 50% of full-time; international candidates must select the full-time study option for visa requirements.
• International applicants: funding will cover UK tuition fees and stipend only, with a limited number of full studentships/Fellowships for international applicants awarded to exceptional candidates.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Manchester scholarship webpage.