Christie Fellowship Programme
Work alongside global leaders in oncology at The Christie, one of Europe’s largest cancer sites
What is the Christie Fellowship Programme?
The Christie Fellowship Programme offers the opportunity to work alongside global leaders in oncology at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of Europe’s largest cancer sites.
This programme is designed for healthcare professionals across disciplines—including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health—who want to deepen their expertise in cancer care and research.
Fellows undertake tailored placements lasting between 12 and 36 months, combining clinical practice with research or focusing exclusively on research projects. Each fellowship includes a bespoke education programme aligned with the individual’s interests and career goals. Participants will collaborate with world-class clinicians, researchers, and technical experts, gaining hands-on experience in patient care and exposure to cutting-edge innovations in oncology.
Find out more about the fellowship programme on The Christie website.
Fees and funding
The Christie Fellowship Programme is usually funded for between 12 months and 3 years, depending on the project.
Funding amounts and what they cover vary depending on the individual fellowships available. We encourage you to check with the relevant funding providers before applying.
The Christie and MCRC have a variety of funded clinical research fellowships available during each year. These posts are advertised on NHS Jobs. Find out more about the fellowship programme on The Christie website.
Explore current sponsorship opportunities
The Christie encourages enthusiastic candidates to apply for their own funding. Some potential funding opportunities are shown below (other options may also be available to you in your country of nationality):
- Medical Training Initiative (MTI)
- European School of Oncology (ESO)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Union of International Cancer Control (UICC)
- Canon Research Fellowships (Sponsor Canon Foundation)
Current Christie funded opportunities are advertised on the NHS Jobs website. Fellowships are advertised as they become available so please continue to check NHS Jobs regularly for the latest opportunities.
Why study in Manchester?
Manchester is the ideal place to start the next phase of your cancer research academic career. Study with us and you’ll learn from world-leading researchers, have access to cutting edge facilities, and pioneer your own research discoveries to help in our fight against cancer.
The Christie School of Oncology in Manchester is an internationally renowned teaching centre that delivers world class education to healthcare professions at all stages of their career – from undergraduate education through to specialist training. Through the Christie International Fellowship, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of the largest and most well respected cancer research communities in the UK.
Read more about why our students choose to study in Manchester.
Dr Christoph Oing
Dr Christoph Oing is a Christie International Fellowship alumnus. His research project explored the role of tissue hypoxia and genomic instability in the development of bone metastases in prostate cancer. Christoph is currently leading the Medical Oncology Sarcoma Unit at the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf in Germany. Read more about Christoph’s experience.
Dr Rille Pihlak
Dr Rille Pihlak, from Estonia was a clinical PhD Fellow in the HPB team from April 2016 to September 2019 and a Senior Research Fellow in the ECMT from October 2019 until March 2021. Read more about Dr Rille Pihlak’s experience of completing a Clinical Internationally Fellowship with the experimental cancer team at The Christie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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