CRUK 4 Year PhD Studentships

PhD position

Application deadline: 06 Nov 2026

Institute: CRUK Manchester Institute
Country: United Kingdom
More information: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/phd-student-recruitment-2027/

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute [CRUK MI] is a world-leading cancer centre of excellence within The University of Manchester, core funded by Cancer Research UK, the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. The Institute offers exceptional laboratory facilities underpinned by outstanding core facilities including next generation sequencing, real-time PCR, mass spectrometry, histology, advanced imaging and biological resources unit. Our research programmes span the whole spectrum of cancer research from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to those focused on translation research and clinical trials. We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe which provides a critical link to our mission of improving patient care through translational research. Together, these factors provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue a PhD.

Our fully funded 4-year Cancer Research UK PhD Studentships include a tax-free stipend: £22,500 in year 1, rising to £23,703 in year 4, together with full University tuition fees and bench fee funding.

We are pleased to announce we have six projects available for commencement October 2027 in CRUK Manchester Institute research groups.

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