Studentship Vacancies
Our PhD studentships are fully funded for 4 years and provide students with an annual stipend of £22,500 and tuition fees for home or international students.
PhD opportunities at the CRUK Scotland Institute will be advertised on this page and on our social media. Studentship applications for October 2027 will open in October 2026.
If you have any questions about the application process or our studentships in general, please contact us by email at phdstudentships@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk.
No Current Studentship Vacancies
We are not currently recruiting for any studentship vacancies. Please check back soon.
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Outline of the roles within the Institute
More information about the range of job opportunities we offer can be found below or in the menu bar opposite.
Senior/Clinical Group Leaders
Senior level appointments with major support from our Cancer Research UK core grant. Opportunities for external funding are also available.
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Junior Group Leaders
5-year initial appointments with the possibility of transfer to tenure track for a total of 7 years and with generous core support for a small independent research programme. Promotion to Senior Group Leader may be considered at 6 years.
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Staff Scientists/Service Managers
Non time-limited posts managing one of our advanced technologies or research services teams.
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Postdoctoral Fellows
Fixed term positions for 3 years, with the possibility of up to 2 years extension based on performance, progress and potential
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PhD Students
4-year studentships for science graduates to do research studies leading to a PhD.
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Scientific Officers
Postgraduate or trainee appointments working within research group or core facility.
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Research Services
Postgraduate or trainee appointments in specialised service area.
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Administration
Careers in Administration at the Institute include roles in Research Support, Finance, Human Resources and Secretarial/Office Services.
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