The Murray Jackson Clinical Fellowship backs oncology clinicians in New Zealand who want to deepen their research expertise without stepping away from clinical practice. It is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious cancer medicine awards, designed to produce the next generation of clinician researchers who will advance cancer care from within the healthcare system.
About the Murray Jackson Clinical Fellowship Program
Administered by the Cancer Research Trust New Zealand, the fellowship is aimed at medical graduates at a stage in their career where dedicated research time would meaningfully accelerate their development as both a clinician and a scientist. The program is intentionally broad across cancer disciplines, covering medical and surgical oncology specialties, and expects fellows to emerge from the experience as established clinician researchers practicing in New Zealand. Only one fellowship is typically awarded per year, reflecting both its value and its selectivity.
Funding Size
- Maximum value: one year of clinical salary
- Awarded and disbursed over a period of one to five years, depending on the agreed research plan
- One fellowship awarded per year
Who Can Apply
- Medical graduates committed to a clinical career with substantial involvement in cancer medicine and research
- Applicants across medical and surgical oncology disciplines are eligible
- Candidates must demonstrate a clear intention to remain and practice as clinician researchers in New Zealand following the fellowship
- Applicants must be based in or committed to returning to New Zealand
Geographic Eligibility
- New Zealand only
- Fellows are expected to establish their clinical research career in New Zealand upon completion
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Sector or Thematic Focus
- Cancer medicine and oncology research
- Clinical cancer research across medical and surgical specialties
- Translational research connecting clinical practice with scientific inquiry
- Improvement of cancer outcomes through research-active clinical careers
Application Process
Applications are submitted directly to the Cancer Research Trust New Zealand through their online application portal. The Trust reviews all complete submissions and applicants are assessed on clinical track record, research potential, and the clarity of their proposed research direction. Only complete applications will be considered.
Required Materials
- Completed application form submitted through the Cancer Research Trust portal
- Curriculum vitae including clinical training and research background
- Research proposal outlining intended focus and expected outcomes
- Supporting documentation as specified in the application guidelines
Key Dates
- Applications open: 21 May 2026
- Application deadline: 5 August 2026
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Selection Notes
- Only one fellowship is typically awarded per annual cycle; competition is strong
- The Trust places significant weight on the applicant’s commitment to building a long-term research-active clinical career in New Zealand
- Incomplete applications will not be assessed