CRUK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme (non-clinical studentships), 2027/28 entry
Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre (The University of Manchester)
Who can apply: Non-clinical route: recent graduates or final-year undergraduates with at least an upper second class degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject; a related master’s is an advantage. International candidates may apply, but funding covers UK-rate fees only unless they win one of the limited international… What is funded: Non-clinical studentships run four years and cover running costs, university tuition fees at the UK rate and an annual stipend of 21,000 GBP. A limited number of scholarships are offered to make full studentships available to exceptional international applicants. Deadline: 23 November 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre (The University of Manchester), official page.
Who can apply
- Non-clinical route: recent graduates or final-year undergraduates with at least an upper second class degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject; a related master's is an advantage. International candidates may apply, but funding covers UK-rate fees only unless they win one of the limited international scholarships.
Stage dates
Single online University of Manchester application for one project (academic programme 'MCRC PhD Programme'), with CV, 1,000-word statement, transcripts and two referees.23 November 2026
Non-clinical interview date; clinical interviews 5 February 2027. Interview invitations depend on supervisor nomination.15 January 2027
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.