University of Manchester CRUK MCRC PhD Training Scheme 2027: Cancer Sciences Clinical and Non-Clinical Studentships

The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme is open for 2027/28 entry with clinical and non-clinical cancer-sciences studentships. The application deadline is Monday 23 November 2026.

Job Details

Organization: The University of Manchester / Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Centre

Position: PhD Training Scheme 2027 | Cancer Sciences Clinical Non-Clinical Studentships

Experience: PhD studentship / graduate entry. Freshers eligible.

Entry: 2027/28

Start Date: September 2027 (with flexible starts noted for clinicians on related pages)

Application Deadline: Monday 23 November 2026 (project pages commonly state 12:00pm)

Key Dates

  • Applications open: Monday 5 October 2026
  • Projects live: Monday 5 October 2026
  • Application deadline: Monday 23 November 2026 (project pages commonly state 12:00pm)
  • Non-clinical interview date: Friday 15 January 2027
  • Clinical interview date: Friday 5 February 2027
  • Start date: September 2027 (with flexible starts noted for clinicians on related pages)

Job Description

The CRUK Manchester Centre manages cancer-focused clinical, allied health professional and non-clinical PhD training opportunities in a multidisciplinary team-science environment. Postgraduate researchers join the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) partnership environment founded by The University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, within a translational centre directed toward cancer precision across research themes and disease sites.

Clinical research training fellowships and allied pathways are also offered under the broader CRUK Manchester Centre training scheme; applicants must check eligibility on the official scheme page before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Aimed at recent graduates or final-year undergraduates who hold or are about to obtain a minimum upper-second-class undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject.
  • A related master’s is an advantage.
  • International candidates should follow visa and full-time study guidance on the official page.

Salary

Non-clinical studentships: Funding covers project running costs, university tuition fees at the UK/Home rate, and an annual stipend. Scheme pages list stipend figures in the ~£21,000–£22,500 range depending on the specific studentship page.

How to Apply

  1. Complete a single online application via The University of Manchester application portal for the CRUK Manchester Centre PhD Training Scheme / MCRC programme as instructed on the official page.
  2. Choose projects from the live project list on the CRUK Manchester Centre / University pages.

Additional Information

Non-clinical studentships are typically four years (full-time, or pro rata part-time at 50% or more).

Related Manchester cancer PhD routes, such as CRUK Manchester Institute institute studentships, have separate deadlines and should not be confused with this Centre scheme deadline.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE

Applications close on Monday 23 November 2026.