Applications are now open for the next intake of this scheme.
The aim of this scheme is to build research capacity in the Scottish NHS as such it provides the opportunity for clinical professionals early in their career to undertake a PhD. The eligibility for this scheme includes doctors and dentists in training, GPs, GDPs, NMAHPS, Healthcare Scientists and Pharmacists. More information is outlined in the guidance document, please contact CSO if you are unsure or have further questions that are not covered.
Application process:
The application deadline is Midday on Wednesday 19th November 2025.
Candidates should submit an application using the new CSO Grants Management System. You will need to make an account before you will be able to apply.
There will be two forms will be available on the application portal, please make sure you select the relevant version.
Please ensure that you have read the guidance document below before applying.
If you have any questions or queries about the fellowship or application portal, please contact the CSO Fellowships team.
Details of previously funded Clinical Academic Fellowship projects are available on our Funded Projects page.
Documents
Forms for current holders of CSO CAF Fellowships
Current Fellowship Panel – Medical Applications
| Prof Peter Barlow (Chair) | Professor of Immunology & Infection, Edinburgh Napier University |
| Prof Ruth Andrews | Chair of Pharmaceutical Endocrinology, University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Samira Bell | Clinical Reader, Population Health and Genomics and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist |
| Dr Jonathan Berg | Clinical Reader and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Genetics, University of Dundee |
| Dr Mairead Black | Senior Clinical Lecturer, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen |
| Prof Kevin Blyth | Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow |
| Prof Shauna Culshaw | Professor of Periodontology and Immunology (Dental School), University of Glasgow |
| Dr Richard Hansen | Clinical Reader in Child Health and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, University of Dundee |
| Dr Donald MacIntyre | Director, NRS Mental Health Network; Honorary Reader, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, NHS Lothian |
| Prof Sara Macdonald | Professor, Director of Innovation, Engagement and Enterprise (general Practice and Primary Care), University of Glasgow |
| Dr Stefan Symeonides | Senior Clinical Lecturer, Medical Oncology, University of Edinburgh |
| Prof Matthew Walters | Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Glasgow |