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Senior Cancer Research Fellowship

Senior Cancer Research Fellowship

Supports established United Kingdom cancer scientists with senior fellowships for sustained innovation leadership.

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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…

What this grant funds

Funds established cancer research group leaders at UK institutions to further develop their independent research programmes across any cancer science area.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.72 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: find.cancerresearchuk.org