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 aim of the group is to identify clinical research gaps of importance to men, to help shape the national research landscape, and strengthen research applications by providing expert guidance and advice early in study design and development.
What will the CRSG do?
What the CRSG will focus on:
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, groundbreaking 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 Friday 13 February 2026.
How 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 17 April 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.
Dates for your diary
- Friday 13 February 2026: Deadline to submit research proposals
- Friday 17 April 2026: Next CRSG meeting (in person, London Bridge)
