Edinburgh Cancer Research Funded Studentships

Applications now open for non-clinical studentships

Applications are invited from outstanding candidates to join a Cancer Research UK funded PhD programme at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre, CRUK Scotland Institute and the School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow. These are funded by the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre, which brings together cancer scientists and clinicians from across the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, delivering outstanding cancer research and improved patient care. The Cancer Research UK PhD programme is integrated into the research activities of the Centre with over 80 principal investigators contributing to this cross-disciplinary programme spanning from fundamental science to translational research. Research projects benefit from state-of-the art facilities for genomics, mass spectrometry, advanced microscopy, single cell technologies, and from advanced computational and informatics capabilities.

The CRUK Scotland Centre studentships are for 4 years and provide an annual tax-free stipend of £22,113 + 1.75% indexation in Year 2,3&4, university tuition fees and a consumables budget.

Students will be registered for their degree at either the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh, depending on the project they apply for.

Please note only the Edinburgh projects can be applied for on this page.

This scheme is open to both UK and international applicants.

For additional information please follow this link: https://www.crukscotlandcentre.ac.uk/training/phd-studentships

Application guidelines - please read carefully

In order for your application to be considered you must first complete CRUK_EDI_Recruitment form below and attach this with your documents within your application. In addition you must apply via our UOE Degree finder following the 'apply now' button below. Please note - we must receive the above form our your application will not be considered. Can you also specify within the application which project you are applying for.

PLEASE NOTE - When applying on our degree finder please select the 3 year option with an October 2025 start date.