We are pleased to announce registration is now open for our DPhil in Cancer Science studentships open day.

The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday 5th September 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm, via Zoom. Registration will close 9am on Monday 2nd September 2024.

As this event is virtual, we have taken the decision to pre-record speaker podcasts which are available to watch on our website here. We encourage all attendees to listen to these ahead of the event as this will allow you to prep for questions you may want to ask.

Find out how a DPhil can be incorporated into your medical degree, postgraduate clinical training, or be the next step in your cancer research career development. The details of the application process will be summarised at the open day and you will have an opportunity to ask any questions you have of the team.

Please note the event link will be circulated via email the day before.

About the Programme

The Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre awards around 15 full-time positions on the DPhil in Cancer Science Programme each year for researchers looking to start their academic career at one of the world’s leading research organisations.

The programme is unique and distinctive in offering integrated training across the following themes: Immuno-Oncology; Cancer Big Data; Novel Therapeutics; Early Cancer Detection. It builds on Oxford’s outstanding research record in these areas, spanning both the University and Hospital Trust.

Key Features

Students participating in the scheme will be offered:

a choice of interdisciplinary cutting-edge cancer research projects (see the Project Book tab for examples of the type of projects offered).

the ability to gain a working in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of cancer biology and cancer patient care through advanced level seminars.

a world-renowned research environment that encourages the student’s originality and creativity in their research.

opportunities to develop skills in making and testing hypotheses, in developing new theories, and in planning and conducting experiments.

an environment in which to develop skills in written work, oral presentation and publishing the results of their research in high-profile scientific journals, through constructive feedback of written work and oral presentations.

At the end of the course, programme students will:

have gained a thorough knowledge of the basic principles of cancer research including the relevant literature and a comprehensive understanding of scientific methods and techniques applicable to their own research.

be able to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field.

have the ability to critically evaluate current research and research techniques and methodologies.

be able to act autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.

be prepared for a career in cancer research.

Registration closes on Monday 2nd September 2024 and more information can be found on our website.

Registrations are closed

University of Oxford - DPhil in Cancer Science Open Day