Postgraduate opportunities
PhD Opportunities
Applications from students wishing to work flexibly or part-time are particularly encouraged.
PhD applicants should have or expect to obtain a very good honours degree in Life Sciences. They should also be able to demonstrate an aptitude for experimental work and be highly committed to pursuing a career in cell and molecular biology related to cancer. We have an excellent reputation and track record in training its graduate students who go on to research positions throughout the world.
Self-funded students
We will consider applications from self-funded students at anytime. Please contact your referred supervisor(s) in the first instance. Applicants will be expected to have or expect to obtain a very good honours degree in Life Sciences and must meet the University's English language requirements.
Funded PhD scholarship opportunities
Applicants may find funded PhD scholarship opportunities through College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences Graduate School or Clinical Research Fellowships.
Clinical Research Fellowships
The School of Cancer Sciences and CRUK Scotland Institute are engaged in a programme of world-class science directed towards understanding aspects of cancer cell growth, motility and survival, and leukaemia stem cells with a view to developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. We welcome applications from dynamic and highly motivated clinicians in training (oncologists, haemato-oncologists, surgeons or pathologists) with GMC registration and membership of the relevant Royal College (such as MRCP, MRCS or MRCPath), good clinical and communication skills as well as an aptitude for research to apply for a clinical research training post leading to a higher degree.
Posts are normally available for three years and the salary will be set according to clinical experience, likely to be at ST1 to ST3 level or ST4/5 for haematology trainees. Under justified circumstances, there is the possibility of extension of the fellowship for a fourth year, which may be relevant to facilitate re-entry into clinical training. Successful applicants will normally be employed by the University of Glasgow. The clinical research fellowship is designed to provide training for future academic clinicians in cancer research, and the successful candidates will be exposed to a wide range of cancer research skills and state-of-the-art technologies. The project and supervisor will be determined based on the applicant’s interests and expertise. Appropriate honorary status will be sought from relevant clinical units within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Informal enquiries or applications comprising a statement of relevant knowledge, skills and experience, a full CV and addresses of two academic referees should be sent to Professor Richard Wilson (email: Richard.H.Wilson@glasgow.ac.uk) or to specific supervisors.
CRUK TRACC+ Programme
The TRACC+ (to Train and Retain Academic Cancer Clinicians Plus) Programme aims to build a cadre of cancer-orientated clinician scientists, trained for basic, translational and clinical research excellence.
The TRACC+ Programme - the CRUK Scotland Centre’s clinical academic training programme in cancer - was initiated in 2019 following a successful bid to Cancer Research UK. From 2020 it provides 4 MB-PhD positions and 3 clinical research training fellowships (CRTFs) annually, with an expectation that half of the positions will be based in Glasgow and half in Edinburgh (with very close cross-city collaboration).
The Programme is led by experienced academic clinicians with strong support from basic scientists and a dedicated TRACC Programme Operations Team.
The Programme aims to attract the best undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees and enable them to contribute to top class basic, translational and clinical research. Its overarching ambition is to train the next generation of leading clinical academics in cancer for Scotland and beyond.
TRACC Programme useful information
TRACC Programme for Clinicians
Summer interns
We receive a number of requests each year from undergraduate students studying Life Sciences who are considering a career in cancer research and want to experience for themselves what it is like working in a research lab. Students who wish to apply for external summer scholarships (deadlines are usually in early spring) to work with a specific group, should contact group leaders directly.