Studentships
As a world-leading cancer research institute, the CRUK Scotland Institute supports cutting edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. We provide an outstanding research environment, underpinned by state-of-the-art core services and advanced technologies with special emphasis on imaging and in vivo models.
Current studentship opportunities
No Current Studentship Vacancies
We are not currently recruiting for any studentship vacancies. Please check back soon.
PhD Studentships in the Cell Biology of Cancer
PhD students will develop a range of technical skills and learn to become independent scientists. They will be expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Institute by attending and giving seminars and actively participating in scientific discussions. While based at the Scotland Institute, students are registered at the University of Glasgow and benefit from its research and transferable skills training programme, and other student support.
Join Our PhD Programme
The Scotland Institute has an excellent reputation and success record in training its graduate students who go on to research positions throughout the world.
Our PhD studentships are for a maximum of 4 years, and currently provide students with an annual stipend of £22,500 and tuition fees for home or overseas students.
PhD opportunities at the CRUK Scotland Institute will be advertised on this page and on our social media.
If you have any questions about the application process or our studentships in general, please contact us by email at phdstudentships@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk or see the FAQs below.
Other PhD studentship opportunities
TRACC Programme for Clinicians
The TRACC (to Train and Retain Academic Cancer Clinicians) Programme aims to build a cadre of cancer-orientated clinician scientists, trained for basic, translational and clinical research excellence.
James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships
The James McCune Smith Scholarships fund Black UK students to undertake PhD research at the University of Glasgow. They provide an enhanced experience through external mentors, placements, leadership training, community-building activities and networking opportunities. The Scholarships are named after James McCune Smith, who graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1837 as the first African American to receive a medical degree.
CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer Scholarships
The programme is aimed at students from Black heritage backgrounds pursuing a PhD in cancer-related fields. A comprehensive programme of mentoring, career support, leadership training and networking led by the Windsor Fellowship and Black in Cancer, in addition to the support provided by our Centres, to drive your career forward and realise your full potential to beat cancer.