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Recruitment for postdoctoral positions based at the centres and institutes we fund around the UK is managed locally; we advise you to search for positions on their websites.
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.
Through this programme, the women in our research community can access mentoring from leading businesswomen to receive useful career support and advice from outside of academia.
Our researchers can benefit from coaching offered as a charitable contribution by individual coaches who graduated from the Mastered programme run by executive coach training firm, Meyler Campbell.
We host a range of events designed to showcase cutting-edge science, bring together an international scientific community and facilitate collaborations. Every two years we host our ‘Postdoc Futures’ event to empower postdocs to take the next step in their career. We expect the next event to be held in 2026.
This biannual development programme guides postdocs through their transition to an independent group leader position.
If you're a postdoc interested in becoming an academic group leader, this course can provide the necessary training and support to help you take the next step. Click here to email us for more information.
Understand how grant funding decisions are made by observing our panel and committee meetings across our funding remit.
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. Contact us to find out more.
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.
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.
We offer support for grant applicants and grant holders who are disabled or have a long-term health condition.
Our research careers programme managers are here to help our research community and advise researchers who are interested in making an application. Email us to access support.
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