Senior Cancer Research Fellowship
Supports established United Kingdom cancer scientists with senior fellowships for sustained innovation leadership.
Cancer Research UK's Senior Cancer Research Fellowship supports established research group leaders at UK institutions in further developing their independent cancer research programmes and building international scientific reputations. Awards of up to £1.75m over six years cover the fellow's salary (or part thereof), team costs including postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and PhD students, run…
Funds established cancer research group leaders at UK institutions to further develop their independent research programmes across any cancer science area.
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