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How to find a fellowship Dr Cheok-man Chow Research Funding, Cancer Research UK

How to find a fellowship Dr Cheok-man Chow Research Funding, Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK Fellowships. Yes, we fund fellowships!. http://fellowships.cancerresearchuk.org Cheok-man.chow@cancer.org.uk. Outline. About Cancer Research UK Non-clinical fellowships

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How to find a fellowship Dr Cheok-man Chow Research Funding, Cancer Research UK

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  1. How to find a fellowshipDr Cheok-man ChowResearch Funding, Cancer Research UK

  2. Cancer Research UK Fellowships • Yes, we fund fellowships! http://fellowships.cancerresearchuk.org Cheok-man.chow@cancer.org.uk

  3. Outline • About Cancer Research UK • Non-clinical fellowships • Clinical fellowships • What else does Cancer Research UK offer?

  4. A bit about Cancer Research UK When the Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund joined forces in February 2002, we became: the largest fund-raising medical charity in the world the largest funder of cancer research in Europe a major influence on government policy relevant to cancer

  5. A bit more about Cancer Research UK Cancer Research UK supports over 500 research groups in 38 towns and cities We support five Institutes: London, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow 11% of all new cancer patients in England are on our clinical trials We have 550 shops on the high street We spent £330m on research last year

  6. Cancer Research UK’s vision • Together we will beat cancer • We carry out world-class research to improve our understanding of cancer and find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of cancer • We ensure that our findings are used to improve the lives of all cancer patients • We help people to understand cancer, the progress we are making and the choices each person can make • We work in partnership with others to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against cancer

  7. The big picture of the strategy There are three core strategies: Supporting research Providing information Influencing public policy

  8. Focusing our research - where do we fit? Support patients Manage risk Diagnose & screen Palliative care Understand Prevent Treat Research Carry out research Influence policy Provide information Deliver clinical service Offer support for patients Activities

  9. Non-clinical fellowships • So you are doing a post-doc …. …..where next? • Academic research • Other research careers • Other science careers • Something else

  10. Starting an academic career • Fellowship • University post • Institute group leader

  11. Flexible Prestigious Independence Devoted to research But….. Competitive Long application process Fellowships

  12. Non-clinical research support PhD Post-doc Post doc Lecturer Reader Professor Career Development Fellowship Senior Cancer Research Fellowship Career Establishment Awards

  13. Career Development Fellowship • Aim is to allow you to establish independence • Need between 3-6 years post-doc experience • 6 years funding • Your salary, a post-doc, a research technician • Running expenses, equipment Advertised in May, funding from the following July

  14. Senior Cancer Research Fellowship • Aim is to allow you to build up research group • Need between 6-10 years post-doc experience • 6 years funding • Your salary, 2 post-docs, a research technician • A PhD student • Running expenses, equipment Advertised in May, funding from the following July

  15. Application process • Preliminary Application • assess suitability of person and project • decision on whether to invite a full application • Full Application • detailed external review of person, project and place • application and referees’ comments assessed by the panel • decision on whether to invite for interview • Interview • decision on whether to make an award or not • http://fellowships.cancerresearchuk.org • Matthew.wakelin@cancer.org.uk

  16. Career Establishment Award PhD Post-doc Post doc Lecturer Reader Professor Length of funding: Level of support: Aim of scheme: Experience: Number: Up to 5 years – no personal support 1 post-doc, 1 technician, running expenses, equipment Build up your university research group Within 3 years of the start of first HEFCE-funded post Up to 8 available per year • Applications considered by Biological Sciences Committee • Assessed at only one meeting each year • One stage application process, no interview

  17. Clinical fellowships SHO or F1 and F2 Specialist training programme CCST Consultant Professor Senior Cancer Research Fellowships Clinician Scientist Fellowships Clinical Training Accounts Research Bursaries

  18. What else does Cancer Research UK offer? • Research support and future options • Fellows’ Meetings • Support for EMBL management courses • Equipment scheme

  19. Contact Details • Web address: • http://fellowships.cancerresearchuk.org • Email: • Cheok-man.chow@cancer.org.uk • or • fellowships@cancer.org.uk

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