Women of Influence

This mentorship scheme pairs exceptional scientists with leading businesswomen to provide early career researchers with support from outside of academia at a critical time in their development. We aim to build and retain a strong network of our scientists across the UK to make sure more women in research reach the top of their careers. 

Many of the barriers women face in the research workplace are not unique to academia. By partnering with some of the UK’s leading businesswomen, the scheme provides researchers with additional insight into the experience and wisdom of those at the top of their respective fields who are facing similar challenges and decisions. 

Our mentoring relationships are informal and flexible and are shaped by the goals of each pair. 

Eligibility 

Currently, mentoring is available to women who are Cancer Research UK-funded fellows or postdoctoral scientists aiming to transition to a group leader position.  

Benefits 

• Get support and fresh perspectives from outside academia. 
• Be part of a community – join other researchers and mentors, plus the wider Cancer Research UK community. 
• Benefit from talks and skills workshops at our annual meeting.

Register your interest to become a mentee

Eligibility  

We invite UK-based women from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations across a range of professional sectors with substantial experience in a senior management or executive position to register their interest in becoming a mentor.  

Benefits 

• Contribute to our aim of beating cancer sooner by supporting and empowering women in research. 
• Be part of a community of women tackling barriers in the workplace.  
• Gain a unique insight into the work of Cancer Research UK’s scientists.  

Register your interest to become a mentor