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The BACR Student Impact Award

British Association for Cancer Research

This award is open to all BACR student members registered for a PhD and who have been a BACR member for at least one year. The award winner will be a well-rounded PhD student who can demonstrate success in citizenship in addition to research achievements.

Citizenship activities might include:

Science communication / public engagement
Helping and/or developing student-led activities in your research centre
Peer support by acting as a PhD mentor/buddy
Supervising Hons/Masters students
Committee membership
Any other activity you have been involved in and/or developed

If you have been active in one or more of the above areas, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please submit either a 1,000-word narrative, visual abstract, or a video detailing the activities you have been involved with, plus a brief written description of your research explaining why you should be considered for this award to bacr@leeds.ac.uk by 31st March.

The applications will be considered by a panel convened by the BACR Executive Committee, including Dr Vicky Forster, Manager of patient and community engagement at the research institute at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, science communicator, childhood cancer survivor and inaugural student member of the BACR Executive.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome within three months of the closing date. The successful candidate will receive a monetary prize of £250 and a certificate.

Note:

A condition of this award is that the successful student will be expected to write a blog and/or a video for the BACR website within one month of receiving the award.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Competitive BACR funding and awards are generally evaluated on the following strengths:

✔ Alignment With Cancer Research Priorities

Applications should clearly demonstrate relevance to cancer biology, translational science, clinical challenges or ways to advance cancer research understanding. Evidence of a coherent scientific aim or learning goal (for travel or exchange) strengthens competitiveness. BACR

✔ Scientific Merit & Clear Rationale

Successful applicants present a clear scientific summary supporting their research or travel purpose — for example, making the case for new collaborations, skills acquisition, or conference presentations directly related to their project. Applicants who articulate a cogent purpose for the funding (e.g., how a trip will enhance a current research project) score well. Hinchilla

✔ Early Career Trajectory and Impact

Many BACR bursaries and awards target students and early career researchers. Demonstrating research productivity, clear plans for future work, and how the funding will support career progression is central. Hinchilla

✔ Membership Engagement

Membership in BACR — including consistent involvement in society meetings, events, or volunteering — signals commitment to the community and can be important for eligibility and positive reviewer perception. BACR

✔ Demonstrated Deliverables

In travel and bursary applications, strong proposals specify deliverables (e.g., presenting a poster, delivering a talk, conducting a workshop) and show how the activity will advance the applicant’s research or professional network. Hinchilla

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Join BACR early: Many awards require active membership of a certain duration (e.g., at least one year). BACR
✔ Prepare abstracts well: Travel awards often depend on having an accepted abstract for a conference — quality of the abstract can differentiate candidates. Hinchilla
✔ Align with objectives: Tailor your narrative to focus on how the award will specifically advance your research, collaboration plans, or career development in cancer research. BACR
✔ Secure mentor support: Especially for early career awards, a strong supporting statement from a supervisor or collaborator helps frame feasibility and impact. Hinchilla

📌 Summary: BACR Funding at a Glance

Opportunity	Target	Focus	Typical Support
Student Travel & Conference Bursaries	Students & trainees	Conference attendance & presentation	~£500–£2,000 Hinchilla
Non-Student Travel Awards	Early career & established researchers	Scientific meeting support	~£500–£2,000 Hinchilla
Exchange & Mid-Career Fellowships	Postdocs/early-mid career	Collaboration & mobility	~£2,000 Hinchilla
BACR/AstraZeneca Young Scientist Award	Early career	Recognition & meeting support	~£1,000 + attendance support

Specialties

Cancer

Eligibility Requirements

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: British Association for Cancer Research

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: c/o Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James’s, Cancer Genetics Building St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF

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