We invite applications from principal investigators with a track record of successful PhD supervision, to submit proposals for this funded PhD studentship award. North West Cancer Research seek to fund 2-4 PhD studentships of up to £110,000 each, including a stipend of up to £21,000 for the student for 3.5 years, or part-time equivalent if appropriate.
Applications should be made from researchers who have a track record in supervising PhD students but applications are invited from academics working in a wide variety of different areas of cancer research. These include the following:
It is likely that at least one of these will be awarded in an area of fundamental science, with a second award in an area of applied research. There is also a particular interest in childhood cancers, including the understanding, treatment and impact of these.
Applications for this funding round are open to researchers across the United Kingdom. In making their applications, researchers should consider the relevance of their application to the people of the North West of England and North Wales. This could mean overall incidence or that the particular cancer type is more common or associated with poor outcomes within the region.
This funding round has been run on a number of previous occasions and as a result data is available on the success rate of applications as follows.
|
Year |
Applications received |
Applications funded |
Success rate |
|
2022 |
9 |
3 |
33% |
|
2023 |
14 |
3 |
21% |
|
2024 |
28 |
4 |
14% |
Applications must be submitted in line with call guidance and appendix A if required.
All applications will undergo rigorous external peer and scientific review. The details of panel members will be made available to view once confirmed.
This funding round will close at 5pm on Monday 6th October 2025.
Download & Apply
Application guidance: Please download and refer to the guidance document when completing your application form.
Application form: Please download the application form and appendix A, complete and submit by 5pm on Monday 6th October 2025, in a single PDF.
Submit: Click below to submit your application form. Please ensure that your application is a single document.
Please download and refer to the guidance document when completing your application form.
Please download the application form and appendix A, complete and submit by 5pm on Monday 6th October 2025, in a single PDF.
Please download and complete your application in line with Appendix A if required.
Click below to submit your application form. Please ensure that your application is a single document.
