How to find a fellowship Dr Cheok-man Chow Research Funding, Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK Fellowships Yes, we fund fellowships!

Outline  About Cancer Research UK  Non-clinical fellowships  Clinical fellowships  What else does Cancer Research UK offer?

A bit about Cancer Research UK When the Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund joined forces in February 2002, we became:  the largest fund-raising medical charity in the world  the largest funder of cancer research in Europe  a major influence on government policy relevant to cancer

A bit more about Cancer Research UK  Cancer Research UK supports over 500 research groups in 38 towns and cities  We support five Institutes: -London, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow  11% of all new cancer patients in England are on our clinical trials  We have 550 shops on the high street  We spent £330m on research last year

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

The big picture of the strategy There are three core strategies:  Supporting research  Providing information  Influencing public policy

Focusing our research - where do we fit? Carry out research Influence policy Provide information Deliver clinical service Offer support for patients UnderstandPrevent Manage risk Treat Diagnose & screen Palliative care Support patients ResearchActivities

Non-clinical fellowships So you are doing a post-doc …. …..where next?  Academic research  Other research careers  Other science careers  Something else

Starting an academic career Fellowship University post Institute group leader

Fellowships Flexible Prestigious Independence Devoted to research But….. Competitive Long application process

Non-clinical research support Career Development Fellowship Senior Cancer Research Fellowship PhDPost-docPost docLecturerReaderProfessor Career Establishment Awards

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 May, funding from the following July

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 May, funding from the following July

Application process Preliminary Application assess suitability of person and project decision on whether to invite a full application Full Application detailed external review of person, project and place application and referees’ comments assessed by the panel decision on whether to invite for interview Interview decision on whether to make an award or not

Career Establishment Award PhDPost-docPost docLecturerReaderProfessor Up to 5 years – no personal support 1 post-doc, 1 technician, running expenses, equipment Build up your university research group Within 3 years of the start of first HEFCE-funded post Up to 8 available per year Length of funding: Level of support: Aim of scheme: Experience: Number: Applications considered by Biological Sciences Committee Assessed at only one meeting each year One stage application process, no interview

Clinical fellowships Professor SHO or F1 and F2 Specialist training programme Consultant CCST Clinical Training Accounts Clinician Scientist Fellowships Senior Cancer Research Fellowships Research Bursaries

What else does Cancer Research UK offer? Research support and future options Fellows’ Meetings Support for EMBL management courses Equipment scheme

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