Current involvement opportunities
Working with you gives us invaluable insights that can help us develop our work. Whether you've got lots of time to spare or only a little, we hope you'll find an activity that interests you. Below is the list of current involvement opportunities you can take part in to help shape work throughout the charity as well as wider involvement opportunities for other organisations.
We regularly update this page, so please come again to visit soon.
Eligibility
- Anyone who has a personal experience of cancer (either personally or through a loved one)
- 18+ years old
- A UK resident
If you have questions about any of our opportunities, or feedback for us, you can contact us by emailing us at involvement@cancer.org.uk or call us on 0203 469 8777. We're always happy to answer questions and receive feedback, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Organised by Cancer Research UK
Become a patient reviewer for groundbreaking UK-US cancer research
Are you interested in research into how to prevent cancers from recurring after treatment? We’re looking for a UK representative to work together with patient representatives from the US and scientific experts on our application review panel, to help inform decisions on which research to fund. This opportunity may close early due to high interest. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Type of activity: Patient representative | Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025 at 23:59
Join Our Patient Involvement Panel – Help Shape the Future of Cancer Research
We’re looking for individuals who want to make a real difference by joining our Patient Involvement Panel at Cancer Research UK’s Centre for Drug Development. By sharing your insights and experiences, you’ll help shape tomorrow’s cancer treatments and ensure our research stays truly patient-centered. This is a flexible, paid opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes. May close early if high interest. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Panel member | Closing date: Monday 8 September
Involving all voices in our work
Within the Patient Involvement Network at Cancer Research UK, we value diversity, and we're committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone can be themselves and help shape our work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and cultures and believe that a range of views and experiences will help us represent all people affected by cancer.