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Black Leaders in Cancer Scholarship Programme
Black Leaders in Cancer Scholarship Programme PhD Studentship in Cancer Research Cancer Research UK in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Fully funded four-year PhD studentship through Cancer Research UK centres, including stipend and research costs. The scheme does not fund partial studentships. International-fee shortfalls above the standard home/UK fee rate must be covered by another source, not by the student.
Country
United Kingdom
University
Cancer Research UK
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Black Leaders in Cancer Scholarship Programme is a fully funded PhD studentship supporting the next generation of Black leaders in cancer research. The programme is run through Cancer Research UK centres and includes stipend, research costs, pastoral support, academic mentorship, leadership development, and career development workshops.
This opportunity is designed for applicants who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including mixed backgrounds with Black heritage. It is open to non-clinical PhD candidates who meet the host centre’s standard PhD entry requirements, typically a first or upper-second class undergraduate degree (or equivalent), relevant research experience, and English language requirements set by the host institution.
The scheme is offered across multiple centres, including Cambridge, City of London, Convergence, Manchester, Newcastle, Oxford, and Scotland. Applications are reviewed once per year, and each host location has its own opening dates and deadlines. The page lists centre-specific timelines for the 2026–2027 cycle.
To apply, candidates must first submit a formal application to the Windsor Fellowship and then apply for the PhD studentship at one of the participating centres. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview at a centre. For questions, the contact email provided is [email protected].
Funding details
Fully funded four-year PhD studentship through Cancer Research UK centres, including stipend and research costs. The scheme does not fund partial studentships. International-fee shortfalls above the standard home/UK fee rate must be covered by another source, not by the student.
What's required
Open to applicants who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including mixed backgrounds with Black heritage. Applicants must meet the general entry requirements for the PhD programme at the host centre, typically a first or upper-second class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, appropriate research experience from undergraduate or masters study or outside study, English language requirements set by the host institution, and must be non-clinical PhD candidates. Existing PhD students are not eligible, and international-fee applicants may need additional funding to cover any fee shortfall above the home/UK fee rate.
How to apply
Submit a formal application to the Windsor Fellowship, then apply for the PhD studentship at one of the participating centres. Review the centre-specific application dates and deadlines, and follow the relevant centre guidance before applying.
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