how to find a fellowship cheok-man chow research funding, cancer research uk
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How to find a fellowship
Cheok-man ChowResearch Funding, Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK Fellowships
Yes, we fund fellowships!
http://fellowships.cancerresearchuk.org
Personal Award & Training TeamClinical Personal Awards Non-Clinical Personal Awards
Outline
About Cancer Research UK Non-clinical fellowships Clinical fellowships What else does Cancer Research UK offer?
A reminder about us
is one of the largest independent cancer organisations in the world
spends over £300 million each year on research
has about 1100 grants receives over 1000 applications a year
Cancer Research UK ….
Cancer Research UK’s vision
Together we will beat cancer
We carry out world-class research to improve our understanding of cancer and find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of cancer
We ensure that our findings are used to improve the lives of all cancer patients
We help people to understand cancer, the progress we are making and the choices each person can make
We work in partnership with others to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against cancer
Non-clinical fellowships
So you are doing a post-doc …. …..where next?
Academic research Other research careers Other science careers Something else completely
Starting an academic career
Fellowship Institute group leader University position supported by grants
Fellowships
Flexible
Prestigious
Independence
Devoted to research
But…..
Competitive
Long application process
Non-clinical research support
Career Development Fellowship
Senior Cancer Research Fellowship
PhD Post-doc Post doc Lecturer Reader Professor
Career Development Fellowship
Aim is to allow you to establish independence Need between 3-6 years post-doc experience 6 years funding Your salary, a post-doc, a research technician Running expenses, equipment
Advertised in April, funding from the following May
Senior Cancer Research Fellowship
Aim is to allow you to build up research group
Need between 6-10 years post-doc experience
6 years funding
Your salary, 2 post-docs, a research technician
A PhD student
Running expenses, equipment
Advertised in April, funding from the following May
Application processPreliminary Applicationassess suitability of person and projectdecision on whether to invite a full application
Interviewdecision on whether to make an award or not
Full Applicationdetailed external review of person, project and placeapplication and referees’ comments assessed by the paneldecision on whether to invite for interview
http://fellowships.cancerresearchuk.org
Clinical Fellowships
• Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF)• CRTF in Psychosocial Oncology• CRTF in Primary Care Oncology• Nursing Research Fellowship• Graduate Research Training Fellowship in Cancer Public
Health and Epidemiology
What else does Cancer Research UK offer?
Meetings for its fellows
Support for management courses
Studentships
Equipment scheme
Contact Details
Web address:
http://fellowships.cancerresearchuk.org
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