Prostate Cancer UK Internship Programme

Prostate Cancer UK has partnered with the Windsor Fellowship to launch a new internship programme, offering six research opportunities to individuals from Black and mixed-Black heritage backgrounds.

We’re aware that a lack of representation in the research workforce is a barrier to involving and inspiring Black men in research. We know that it will take multiple actions to solve this issue, and some will be long term.

Black people make up 4% of the UK working-age population, yet only 0.6% of science professors¹, due to economic, institutional, structural, and cultural barriers that perpetuate inequalities. We’re focused on finding ways to increase the number of Black researchers leading prostate cancer research, both now and in the future.

We believe positive action is needed to address this. And, in addition, we believe that this will help us achieve the aims set out in our Black Health Equity strategy and tackle the doubled risk of prostate cancer diagnosis for Black men.

About the Internship

The scheme will be open to 2^nd and 3^rd year undergraduates (3rd or 4th year if in Scotland) and recent graduates who want to pursue a PhD and career in prostate cancer research. The internship will fund successful candidates to undertake an 8-week summer placement in a prostate cancer research laboratory, and will provide them with the experience, skills, confidence and networks to move on to PhD studentships and beyond.

Through this programme, you will be provided with:

• Information, guidance and the confidence to apply for an MSc or PhD studentship.
• Dry and/or wet lab skills and experience to make you more likely to successfully secure a PhD studentship.
• Networks, relationships and mentorships that support you through to PhD study and beyond.
• A stipend covering the real Living Wage for the duration of the 8-week internship.
• Provide pastoral support in personal and professional development throughout the duration of the internship by Windsor Fellowship.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the internship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a penultimate or final year undergraduate, or a graduate who has yet to, but wants to pursue a MSc and/or PhD and a career in prostate cancer research.
• Must be currently studying towards, or hold, a relevant STEM undergraduate degree in the UK. Graduates must have received a minimum 2:2 grade.
• Must be a permanent resident in the UK, be eligible for home fee status and not have any restriction on their right to work in the UK.
• Must self-identify as being from a Black background, including a mixed background, for example: Black British, Black Welsh, Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other and Mixed Black background.
• Must be a British citizen and have ‘Home’ tuition fee status.
• Must be free to attend a laboratory placement between July and August 2027.

Host placements, roles and job descriptions  

Please read the specifications fully and ensure that your application addresses the skills required.

The placements and job descriptions:     

1. University of Essex – Role 1
2. University of Essex – Role 2
3. Keele University
4. Queen’s University Belfast – Johnston Cancer Research Centre
5. King’s College London
6. The University of Manchester

How to Apply

Apply here before Sunday, 15th November 2026.

Application Process: 

Virtual Insight Session –   Tuesday 20^th October, 1:00pm – 2:15pm   

This insight session will be run to introduce prospective intern candidates to the Windsor Fellowship, Prostate Cancer UK, and the Internship Programme. The session will allow participants to find out more about the programme, as well as each individual host placement and related research project.

Register here to reserve your spot

If you have any questions about the programme, please contact internships@windsor-fellowship.org