Applications are accepted from scientists, clinicians or health care workers in UK universities, medical schools, hospitals and some research institutions.
Applications will be considered in the following areas:
Basic biological research: Any area of basic biological research relating to cancer. Studies may include the use of model systems (e.g. yeast, worm, fly, zebrafish, mouse), cell lines (animal or human) or primary tumour material
Preclinical studies: Research that will generate biological data to underpin therapeutic development
Biomarkers
Imaging
Radiotherapy research
The application of engineering and physical sciences to cancer
As part of CRUK’s longstanding strategic partnership with the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)(link is external), there is an opportunity for any successful applications with relevant research components in engineering and physical sciences to be jointly supported by both CRUK and the EPSRC. Applicants considering submitting a proposal with a significant multidisciplinary component are encouraged to discuss their application with the Office.
For more specific details of research supported by Discovery Research Committee Programme Awards, refer to the scheme guidelines.
Funding support is provided for:
Salaries for researchers and technical staff
PhD Students (stipend, fees and running expenses)
Running expenses
Equipment
Cancer Research UK contact details
You must contact a funding manager for this scheme to discuss you proposal before starting your application.
Applications from the South of England, Wales and London (excl. UCL)
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