Our Training Programmes
Our Training Programmes
We offer both clinical and non-clinical training opportunities that utilise the expertise and infrastructure across world leading cancer research institutes; Imperial and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). We create custom-built skills courses that complement the research undertaken by our students to equip them with the skills and confidence to succeed in any sector including academia, industry, business, politics, and healthcare.
Our model builds unique student cohorts that focusses on topical issues in cancer research and utilises novel engineering and physical sciences approach to address them – this is what we mean by convergence science.
We believe that students from diverse backgrounds will bring fresh perspectives that will promote innovation. Each year we host a bespoke student recruitment event which welcomes candidates from all backgrounds thereby giving all candidates a fair chance at securing one of our highly competitive PhD studentships.
We have 3 main programmes:
The Convergence Science Centre provides a comprehensive cross-institutional training programme for our iPhD, Clinical, and Non-Clinical PhD students. This unique collaboration between institutions is designed to equip students with the skills to become impactful leaders in cancer research.
Our training programme is aimed at enhancing our students’ understanding of the intersections between disciplines and encourages a collaborative approach to tackling complex challenges in cancer research.
Tailored workshop led by experts in research ethics, public engagement, and science and technology studies. Designed to make RRI principles accessible and practical, the course combines theory, real-world case studies, expert insights, and interactive group activities.
Interactive seminar series designed to help students explore how experts from diverse fields approach cancer research, fostering a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary thinking. Aimed at strengthening communication skills essential for working across scientific domains.
This workshop introduces our students on how involving patients and the public can enrich research by grounding it in real-world experiences, improving its relevance, and impact. The course equips students with practical skills to communicate effectively and meet growing expectations for patient-centred approaches.
This bespoke seminar series places students at the forefront of convergence science, offering a platform to present their research and engage in meaningful dialogue with senior academics and departmental leaders. It’s a unique opportunity for mentorship, career insight, and exploring the broader impact of their work.
Delivered in partnership with Institute of Chemical Biology CDT and the company We Are Human, this four-day course explores how user needs and real-world contexts shape successful research and innovation. Focusing on healthcare and AI students learn practical tools to design with people in mind—avoiding common pitfalls and enhancing the impact, usability, and viability of their ideas. It complements RRI training and supports student innovation with real-world relevance.
This course equips students with the essential skills to find and apply for research funding. Students learn how to prepare compelling grant applications, understand what funders look for, and confidently navigate the funding process from start to submission.
Through our partnership with the ICR's MRC DTP Programme, students gain access to additional cancer biology lectures such as the "Big Concepts in Oncology" series. Topics covered include cell signaling, metabolomics, and other key areas in cancer research.
We currently have no open calls and applications for 2025 studentships have now closed.
