Funding for undergraduates
Grants are available to provide funding (up to 8 weeks’ support at £175 per week) for undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience by carrying out a cancer related research project over the summer vacation. The purpose of the award is to encourage students to consider a career/research associated with cancer.
Big C supports research for public benefit and not for commercial or private gain.
Big C supports the AMRC position statements regarding research in universities and the use of animals in research.
Bursary application information
Conditions
The work must take place in the summer immediately following the award, so bursaries will only be awarded to students who have yet to complete their degree.
Eligibility
To apply for our funding for undergraduates, you must currently be registered for an undergraduate degree at UEA and be in the middle years of a degree course. Only one application can be made per student.
Proposed project
Must be cancer related.
Must have ethical and research approval if relevant.
Must have clear objectives which are achievable by the student in the time available.
Should not be part of degree work.
May be undertaken in a laboratory/department outside UEA.
Hosting laboratory should be able to demonstrate appropriate level of supervision for the student.
Ready to apply?
Please download the application form below. Once completed, send it through to katherine.morgan@big-c.co.uk by 5pm (BST) on 31 March.
LILAC Funding Opportunity
Every year, one student bursary is supported by the Big C Fundraising Group – LILAC (Ladies In League Against Cancer). Since 1995 the LILAC Ladies have been dedicated supporters of Big C and its work and they are particularly keen to see some their funds raised applied to Big C student bursaries.
The committee takes a keen interest in the chosen student, and there will be an opportunity to speak with them after the project has finished, to talk about your studentship and what you have gained from the experience.
FAQs
- When is the deadline for undergraduate funding applications?
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Applications need to be submitted by 5pm (BST) on 31 March each year
- I have a query over my application, who should I contact?
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If you would like to discuss your potential application, please call Kate Morgan on 01603 619900 or email katherine.morgan@big-c.co.uk
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