UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer (UK ECRC)💡

Empowering the next generation of UK early career cancer researchers, promoting collaboration and progress through diverse, multi-disciplinary opportunities

[UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer (UK ECRC)💡 @UKECRC]

In light of the @NCRI_partners winding down we are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our forum as the UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer (UK ECRC) group!  🎉🎉🎉

Please use the following link for new members to join: https://t.co/0PGsgGgh7y

#UKECRC

[Wellcome @wellcometrust]

Our Accelerator Awards aim to expand who can lead, shape and progress in the research landscape.

Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK, who hold a UK undergraduate degree or PhD can apply. Each awardee will receive up to £200,000 for up to two years to strengthen their careers.

Learn more: https://t.co/hR58fegSlk

[EORTC @EORTC]

🔎 Who is this course for?

For non-statisticians in clinical research and statisticians new to trials, this course offers a practical understanding to clinical trial statistics!

📅 9-12 June 2026
👉 https://t.co/ifctrylMxZ

#STATS2026 #ClinicalResearch #StatisticalMethods

[EORTC @EORTC]

📢 Are you a PhD scientist in clinical research?

Join EORTC and contribute to the design and conduct of international cancer trials and collaborative research programmes.

📍 Brussels
🔗 Apply: https://t.co/CXD5nL4KXg

#EORTC #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials

[EORTC @EORTC]

📢 Interested in RTQA, trial methodology, and innovation in radiotherapy?

EORTC is recruiting an early‑career medical physicist for the EORTC/Andrée Dutreix Fellowship Programme, based in Brussels.

🗓️ Deadline: 31 May 2026
🔗 More info: https://t.co/iR3pv5Lmbd

#Fellowship

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

NEW funding available to develop new guidance on biomedical and health and social care research methods.

Based on completed methodological research, the guidance should aim to:
🔵 improve the understanding and use of methods within the remit of MRC-NIHR Better Methods, Better Research Programme
🔵 be accessible to those without specialist methodology knowledge

For more details and to apply, please see: https://t.co/lu0QyHadtO

[Wellcome @wellcometrust]

Curious about how we assess grant applications?

We’re inviting researchers to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee in action.

Apply by 11 May 2026 ⤵️
https://t.co/zxst1y16YF

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

The Doctoral Award is now open for applications. This 3-year training award is designed to support the career development of all health and social care professionals through PhD research.

Find out more on how to apply, and register for our webinar to learn more about the Award on our website: https://t.co/pIdI8LTMbT

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

The NIHR Doctoral Award is a 3-year funding opportunity designed to support the career development of all health and social care professionals through PhD research.

Join this webinar for information about the scheme, including minor updates to eligibility criteria and the funding scope, as well as hints and tips about how to formulate a competitive application.

Register to attend: https://t.co/scJx6XGlRb

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Our Pre-Application Support Fund scheme is designed to support you in preparing a competitive application for an NIHR career development award.

Make your application stand out with these essential resources:👇
➡️ Pre-Application Award overview: https://t.co/QYVZem5ZTn
➡️ Funding opportunity: https://t.co/02lEBNpxtf
➡️ Assessment criteria: https://t.co/PnXcw2FgIR
➡️ Webinar: https://t.co/4VZhvyW0D4

Applications close: 19 March 2026.

[Health and Care Research Wales @ResearchWales]

Webinar recording now available: Dr Emma Rees shares her experience of developing a successful NIHR grant application, with practical tips for future funding bids.

Watch here: https://t.co/rtkgKRT2nD

[Manchester Cancer Research Centre @MCRCnews]

Ready to lead in cancer research? 🧬 Join our CRUK Black Leaders Taster Session on March 4th! Discover our unique PhD pathway for students of Black heritage.

✨ Application tips
✨ Student stories
✨ Living & studying in Manchester 🐝

Register here: https://t.co/RYNVw1CYjT

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Are you an NIHR Academy Member? Are you in the final year of your PhD or postdoctoral? Join the NIHR Mentoring Programme! The scheme will help you to:

🟧build confidence: gain assurance in your direction and funding applications
🟨expand your network: connect with senior professionals
🟦solve challenges: like work-life balance or a career transition

Apply now: https://t.co/5mwyCqPb6K

[ProstateUK Profs @ProstateUKProfs]

📢 Do you know any rising stars⭐ in prostate cancer research? 🔬

Our Career Acceleration Fellowships offer up to £350k to help early career researchers pursue their own research goals and become future leaders in the field.

Share with your team today!

[EORTC @EORTC]

📢 Registrations are now open!

💻 Clinical Trial Statistics for Non-Statisticians course introduces the statistical methods used in the design, conduct and analysis of cancer clinical trials.

📅 Dates: 9-12 June 2026
👉 Register now: https://t.co/nEMUzX3lVC

[BTOG @BTOGORG]

Call for Expressions of Interest for Clinical Oncology and Surgery Representation on the BTOG Steering Committee:

Learn more: https://t.co/1fstviUBQD

Deadline for submission of expression of interest is Monday 9th March 2026.

#LCSM #LungCancer

[UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer (UK ECRC)💡 @UKECRC]

📣 Interested in radiotherapy research and collaboration?
Join the CT-Rad Group Biannual meeting 28/04/26 (online).
Includes dedicated proposal guidance session - opportunity to shape and develop new research ideas
Have a proposal? Submit by 13/04
https://t.co/MGjMIjpWlC

[ProstateUK Profs @ProstateUKProfs]

⏰ 12 days to go: CRSG proposal deadline

💡 Got a new trial idea to improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer?

Get early guidance and feedback from the CRSG.
🗓 Deadline: 4pm, Fri 13 Feb

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Are you considering a career in research? This month we'll be highlighting all the different ways in which we can support your path into a research career.

From funded career development opportunities to events and webinars, we can help you on every step of your research journey, from undergraduate to postdoctoral.

Visit our website to find out more: https://t.co/q57NQkPoBF

[Manchester Cancer Research Centre @MCRCnews]

We’ve partnered with @BlackinCancer & @Windsor_Fellows to launch the @CR_UK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme – a fully-funded 4-year PhD opportunity for Black heritage students.🎓

📅 Deadline: 3 April
🔗 Apply: https://t.co/3QTRID3EWd

[Manchester Cancer Research Centre @MCRCnews]

🚨Applications are closing soon for our MB-PhD scheme

If you're an @FBMH_UoM, @StAndMedicine or @UniversityLeeds medical student looking to combine your clinical training with a research PhD, check out our latest opportunities.

📅 Deadline: 9 March
🔗 https://t.co/rc0D795haI