PhD Research Scholarship Award 2026 - Translational Biomedical or Clinical Research Award

The Irish Cancer Society PhD Research Scholarship Award 2026 offers doctoral postgraduate training in translational biomedical or clinical cancer research, including a mobility element for secondment. The award provides €185,000 (max €50,000 for lab consumables) plus an additional €5,000 mobility element.

Who can apply

Graduates with a background relevant to the proposed research project (e.g., translational, biomedical, clinical, nursing, psychology, dietetics, occupational therapy, radiology, genetic counselling, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy) associated with an HRB-approved host institution in the Republic of Ireland.

Perks & benefits

Mobility element for secondment to a national/international research institution (maximum 3 months)

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Edel Brangan
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Funding

€185k – €190k

Deadline

31 December 2026

Opens

19 May 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Open to graduates with a background relevant to the proposed research project (e.g., translational, biomedical, clinical, nursing, psychology, dietetics, occupational therapy, radiology, genetic counselling, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy).
The prospective PhD researcher must be associated with an approved host institution for the duration of the award.
A specified list of HRB-approved host institutions located in the Republic of Ireland.
It is the responsibility of the student to identify two appropriate primary supervisors, and to develop their proposed research project with the nominated supervisory team prior to submission.
Graduates with a background relevant to the proposed research project (e.g., translational, biomedical, clinical, nursing, psychology, dietetics, occupational therapy, radiology, genetic counselling, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy)
Must be associated with an HRB-approved host institution in the Republic of Ireland

PhD Research Scholarship Award 2026 - Translational Biomedical or Clinical Research Award

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