Kelly Coffey

Fully funded PhD opportunity at Newcastle University for Black students interested in cancer research , with a project focused on decoding ancestry-specific kinase signalling in prostate cancer and addressing disparities in Black men's health. The project sits within the CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme and is designed for students interested in genomics , molecular biology , drug discovery , CRISPR gene editing , RNA sequencing , functional genomics , and bioinformatics . The research aims to better understand biological factors contributing to poorer prostate cancer outcomes in Black men and to support translational work with potential impact on health equity. Funding includes a fully funded 4-year PhD with stipend and tuition fees covered at the Home fee rate. The programme also includes mentoring, leadership development, networking through Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship, and opportunities for research placements and community engagement. The post explicitly encourages applications from talented Black students. Applications for the 2027 intake are open, with a closing date of 4 December 2026 . Apply via the link in the post and contact the poster directly for informal enquiries.