UK Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Strategy Group
In light of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) winding down, the NCRI Prostate Group has been re-established as the UK Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Strategy Group – the CRSG.
The CRSG brings together experts from across the prostate cancer research community to help shape the future of clinical research in the UK — keeping the focus on what matters most to men affected by prostate cancer.
What is the aim of the CRSG?
Identify key gaps in clinical prostate cancer research
Shape the national research landscape
Strengthen research applications by offering expert input early in study design and development
What does the CRSG do?
Spotting what's missing:
The group will help identify important gaps in clinical prostate cancer research and shape the studies needed for men over the next five to ten years.
Offering early support:
The group will give expert advice and guidance to strengthen clinical research ideas and study designs at early stages of development.
Working openly and together:
The group aims to be transparent, supportive, and collaborative - helping everyone in the prostate cancer research community make their clinical studies as strong and impactful as possible, as quickly as possible.
Supporting new researchers:
The group will offer guidance and mentorship to early career researchers to help them develop their skills and build successful careers in prostate cancer research.
Staying focussed:
The group won't be responsible for managing trial delivery, reviewing policies, or tracking research portfolios. Its focus is on strategy, advice, and research development.
Do you have an innovative, ground-breaking idea?
If you have an idea for a new trial that will help men navigate prostate cancer and you'd like to gain insight from experienced researchers, the CRSG would love to hear from you!
The group welcomes proposals for clinical trials, and will also consider translational or biomarker research with a clear clinical line of sight. Proposals focused solely on basic science are not within scope.
The deadline for proposals is 4pm Friday 28 August 2026.
CRSG Proposal Idea FormHow to send your proposal
Simply download and complete our proposal ideas form and email it to [email protected] with the subject line 'CRSG proposal ideas form'.
Submitted proposals will be reviewed and discussed by the CRSG at their next meeting, where they'll offer valuable feedback to help strengthen and shape new research ideas.
This meeting will take place on Friday 11 September 2026 at our headquarters in London Bridge. If you plan to submit a proposal, please make sure you're available to attend the meeting in person, as applicants are encouraged to present their ideas and take part in the discussion.
We’re recruiting a new Chair of the CRSG
Lead and shape UK prostate cancer clinical research.
Expressions of interest for the Chair of the CRSG closed on Monday 22 June.
We are now reviewing submissions and will progress to shortlisting and, if required, interviews in the coming weeks. An update will be shared once the appointment has been confirmed.
CRSG Chair role specificationCRSG Chair recruitment timeline
Expressions of Interest closed: Monday 22 June
Review and shortlisting: Currently underway
Interviews: If required, to take place in July
Appointment confirmed: Expected by August
Upcoming CRSG meetings
The next CRSG meetings will take place on:
Friday 11 September 2026
Friday 12 March 2027
Further details will be shared soon.
Governance and partnerships
The CRSG operates as part of the UK Clinical Cancer Research Collaboration (UK3CR), supporting coordination and collaboration across the UK cancer research landscape, with light‑touch oversight.
The group works in line with an agreed Terms of Reference, which set out its role, responsibilities and ways of working.
The CRSG Member Terms of Reference Sets out the role, responsibilities and ways of working for CRSG members, including expectations for participation, decision‑making and contribution to the group’s strategic discussions.
The CRSG Early Career member Terms of Reference are tailored guidance for early career members, outlining their role in contributing to discussions, developing skills and engaging with the group in a supportive, developmental environment.
The UK Clinical Cancer Research Collaboration (UK3CR) terms of reference outlines their role in supporting coordination across the UK cancer research landscape, including the principles and light‑touch governance framework that strategy groups such as the CRSG operate within.
