UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer (UK ECRC)💡

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: forms.office.com/r/irThJTVkmu #UKECRC

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: nihr.ac.uk/career-develop… ➡️ Funding opportunity: nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-ap… ➡️ Assessment criteria: nihr.ac.uk/career-develop… ➡️ Webinar: youtu.be/Xv-jOCZomSA Applications close: 19 March 2026.

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: healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/events/f…

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: ow.ly/lex050Yhunt

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: nihr.ac.uk/funding/mentor…

📢 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!

📢 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: ow.ly/eicE50Y9VNm

Call for Expressions of Interest for Clinical Oncology and Surgery Representation on the BTOG Steering Committee: Learn more: btog.org/join-the-btog-… Deadline for submission of expression of interest is Monday 9th March 2026. #LCSM #LungCancer

📣 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 eventbrite.com/e/198055621094…

⏰ 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

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: nihr.ac.uk/career-develop…

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: ow.ly/lp3H50Y7vuS

🚨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 🔗 ow.ly/PQHc50XU76i

📍 Edinburgh | 4–6 March 2026 Three days. Multiple tracks. One community. Secure your place at the 24th BTOG Annual Conference. #BTOG26 🔗 btog.org/24th-btog-annu… #LCSM

The Pre-Application Support Fund is now open. The scheme can help you prepare a strong application for an NIHR career development award. You can get: ➡️ funding for up to 12 months to enhance your NIHR career development application. ➡️ training and development costs up to £5,000 per year ➡️ conference costs up to £1,000 per year ➡️ mentorship costs up to £3,000 If you’ve got the ambition but need a little extra support to get there, this is your chance. Apply before 19 Mar 2026. Check your eligibility👉nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-ap…

Pharmacy professionals working in UK cancer services are invited to take part in this #research study - Optimising Medication in Older Adults Receiving Systemic Anticancer Therapies (#SACT) bopa.org.uk/optimising-med…

The December edition of Research News is here! Find out about: 🔬 An exciting research project. 💻 A new webinar series. 🧑‍⚕️ UK Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Strategy Group. 💬 Discussion session topic at From Ideas to Innovation. Read it here: bit.ly/4oYSjIY

Did you know? The #MCCRWorkshop has trained around 2000 investigators worldwide since 1999, thanks to EORTC, @AACR and @myESMO. 📅 13–18 June 2026 Apply: event.eortc.org/mccr2026/appli…

Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials? #UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research. Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-devel… #ClinicalTrials #Training

Join our final webinar in collaboration with @Covidence Overview to Data extraction! 📅 10th December Learn what it involves, how to structure it & strategies for maintaining accuracy & consistency when working with review teams bopa.org.uk/event/bopa-int…

Applications are OPEN for the Tessa Jowell Neuro-Oncology Fellowships ✅ 12-month national fellowships 📍 Cambridge (@CUH_NHS | Manchester (@TheChristieNHS) | London (@NHSBartsHealth) 🗓️ Deadline: 5 Jan 2025 🤝 In partnership with @NIHRresearch Apply: tinyurl.com/3hx3tr7a