Advanced Clinician Scientist Fellowship
About this scheme
Key information
Applications are considered from any area of our funding remit, with the exception of clinical trials and drug discovery.
You should have:
- obtained a higher degree (MD/PhD) in a cancer-relevant research area.
- obtained your CCT and hold consultant status.
- previously undertaken a significant period of postdoctoral research, typically more than 3 years.
You should not have a tenured academic post at a higher education institute or research institute.
Fellowships must be hosted in a UK university or research institute. Short periods of research experience away from the host institution may be requested and must be fully justified.
Funding support is provided for:
- the candidate’s salary at the appropriate honorary consultant grade.
- the salary of one postdoctoral researcher, and one research assistant or technician
- associated running expenses
- relevant equipment costs
Additional support
Our fellowships offer a range of benefits beyond funding, including access to networking and training opportunities, flexible working policies and an accelerated route through the Tier 1 visa system.
How to apply to this scheme
Application process
Applications for this scheme are considered twice per year and the application process has three stages:
- Preliminary application: reviewed and shortlisted by the Clinical Careers Committee
- Full applications: shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application and attend an interview. Full applications are peer-reviewed by international experts.
- Interview: shortlisted candidates will attend a 40 minute interview with the Clinical Careers Committee.
Timelines
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November 2018 Committee |
May 2019 Committee |
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Preliminary application deadline |
22 May 2018 |
27 November 2018 |
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Preliminary shortlisting meeting |
July 2018 |
January 2019 |
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Full application deadline |
21 August 2018 |
19 February 2019 |
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Interviews |
November 2018 |
May 2019 |
Before you begin your application
You must read:
- Guidelines for preliminary applications (PDF 816 KB)
- Guidelines for full applications (PDF 1.13 MB)
- Grant conditions
All applications must be made through our electronic grants management system (eGMS).
The Clinical Careers Committee will judge your proposal on:
- Scientific excellence: whether you have a strong scientific rationale to support the proposed research proposal.
- Cancer-relevance: the value of the proposed work in advancing the fundamental understanding of cancer or improving how cancer is diagnosed and/or treated.
- Your own track record and potential to produce outstanding results
- The strength of your research team and research environment
Cancer Research UK contact details
If you have questions about the eligibility of your proposal for this scheme, or require any assistance with your application, please contact the funding manager.
Dr Zara Goozée
Research Funding Manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 3469 5580
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Dr Serena Nik-Zainal: Choosing a CRUK Fellowship
Serena explains why she chose a CRUK Advanced Clinician Scientist Fellowship to develop her career, and how she has benefited from collaborations with leading scientists in the CRUK community.