At a Glance
- Tasks: Undertake a PhD in cancer early detection with leading experts.
- Company: Join the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) at top UK universities.
- Benefits: Full funding for salary, tuition fees, and research expenses up to £292,316.
- Other info: Multi-disciplinary training across prestigious ACED centres.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer research and early detection.
- Qualifications: Medical degree and eligibility for GMC registration required.
The International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) is recruiting ambitious, research-driven clinicians for 36-month Clinical Research Training Fellowships commencing in autumn 2027. Awarded across UK ACED Centres (University College London, University of Cambridge, and University of Manchester), these fellowships offer clinicians the opportunity to undertake a PhD in cancer early detection.
For applicants interested in cholangiocarcinoma research, PhD projects can be co-developed with Precision-BTC Network members Dr. Pilar Acedo and Prof. John Bridgewater at UCL.
- 36-month full funding (salary, UK home tuition fees, and research expenses up to £292,316)
- Multi-disciplinary training across ACED member centres
Eligibility: Medical degree, eligible for GMC registration, and UK 'Home' fee status
Key Dates:
- Expression of Interest Deadline: October 12, 2026
- Full Application Deadline: January 11, 2027
Contact & Application: For questions regarding the UCL programme, please contact UCL Programme Manager Dr. Louise Urien at l.urien@ucl.ac.uk.
Clinical Research Training Fellowships in Cancer Early Detection – ACED (UCL, Cambridge, Manchester) employer: Precision Btc
ACED is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for clinicians to engage in groundbreaking research in cancer early detection across prestigious institutions like UCL, Cambridge, and Manchester. With a strong commitment to professional development, our fellowship programme not only provides fully funded training but also paves the way for a PhD, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises meaningful contributions to healthcare.
