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Making the discoveries that defeat cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. We are a UK charity and member institution of the University of London.

Support our new year appeal

Help us train the next generation of cancer scientists to find tomorrow’s cancer treatments – so more patients will survive cancer.
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Science Writing Prize 2022 - 'Even in death, there can be hope'

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Matt Clarke, a trainee neuropathologist, has won the Mel Greaves Science Writing Prize 2022 for his engaging and provocative opinion piece about the potential of post-mortems to transform brain tumour research.
Read the winning entry
First UK proton beam therapy trial for breast cancer launches

The first UK trial to test the benefits of proton beam therapy for certain patients with breast cancer has launched in the UK.
Read more about the trial
We've launched our new ICR strategy

Our new five-year strategy aims to accelerate progress for cancer patients by harnessing the latest scientific knowledge and technology to drive innovation in treatment.
New ICR strategy

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Our collaborative international environment

We aim to attract the best scientific minds who will be working at the forefront of cancer research, in an environment that’s collaborative, international and inclusive.
Postdoc opportunities
Your support matters

We have generous individuals, trusts and companies who choose to invest in the full range of our activities, from research equipment to training costs for the next generation of cancer researchers.
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Growing the next generation of world-leading scientists

Our competitive PhD programme is designed for the next generation of world-leading cancer researchers who will benefit from exceptional research facilities.
PhDs for science graduates
Accelerating progress for cancer patients

We are internationally renowned for driving scientific discoveries on cancer and came second of all UK universities in analysis of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Our world-class cancer research
Working together to maximise patient impact

We draw upon our excellent scientists and facilities to further our world-class cancer research. We work with funders to deliver major research centres and collaborations.
Our centres and collaborations