Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme

About the programme  

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As part of Cancer Research's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Research, they have developed this programme in consultation with the research community and in close collaboration with expert partners, Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship. 

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During this first pilot year, a total of four PhD scholarships will be available in 2023. Cancer Research plan to grow the programme over time and will review it to consider expanding eligibility to other groups which are also underrepresented in our research community.  

 

What is funded

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You will be provided with:

 

• a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship (non-clinical) according to our standard PhD funding rates* including stipend, research consumables and UK home tuition fees 

• a place on one of the doctoral training programmes at a CRUK Centre

• a comprehensive programme of mentoring, career support, leadership training and networking led by the Windsor Fellowship and Black in Cancer, in addition to the support provided by the CRUK Centres, to drive your career forward and realise your full potential to beat cancer

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Four studentship places are available for our first round starting in September 2023. Two of these will be at the CRUK City of London Centre(link is external) and two at the CRUK Cambridge Centre(link is external).

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Eligibility

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Our programme is aimed at students from Black heritage backgrounds pursuing a PhD in cancer-related fields. 

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This scheme is open to people who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including a mixed background, for example: Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black backgrounds). 

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You must also meet the general entry requirements for the PhD programme at a CRUK Centre, which typically include: 

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• hold or expect to graduate with a first or upper-second class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (or equivalent from a non-UK university) 

• have appropriate research experience as part of, or outside of, an undergraduate or masters degree course in a relevant subject 

• meet English language requirements as set by host institution

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Please read our frequently asked questions for more information on eligibility.

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If you are interested in the Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme for students and would like to attend a virtual Insight Sessions to find out more about a PhD in cancer research and hear about how to successfully apply to a CRUK PhD Programme, please complete this registration of interest form.

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If you have an questions please email scholarships@windsor-fellowshp.org 

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