This scheme gives Clinical Academics the opportunity to complete a PhD. Details of projects undertaken by current and previous fellows are available below. For more information on Clinical Academic Fellowships, please see our Fellowship Funding page.
| Code | Title | Fellow | Organisation | Funding Amount | Abstract | Final Summary |
| CAF/25/36 | INDEPTH: INtegrated DEep molecular Phenotyping to improve Treatment outcomes in Head and neck cancer patients | Lucy Li | University of Glasgow | £331,760 | CAF/25/36 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/25/78 | Characterising the Endometrioid Ovarian Cancer Population Through Risk Stratification and Novel Multiomic Analyses | Karim El-Shakenkery | University of Edinbugh | £333,700 | CAF/25/78 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/25/NM/21 | A realist evaluation of the use and influence of Voice of the Infant/Child (VoI/C) intervention on the practice of health visitors. | Phoebe Johnson | Robert Gordon University | £241,973 | CAF/25/NM/21 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/25/NM/28 | Co-designing a psychosocial intervention to support adults with acquired communication difficulties to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) | Amy Handschell | University of Dundee | £289,018 | CAF/25/NM/28 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/25/NM/56 | Reframing midwifery continuity of carer implementation in Scotland: Exploring the role and influence of the Scottish Government and of senior Health Board leadership | Holly Jenkins | Edinburgh Napier University | £232,421 | CAF/25/NM/56 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/24/03 | PRECISION ATLAS OF PANCREATIC CYSTS: Determining the molecular and cellular characteristics of premalignant pancreatic lesions at high-risk of progression to cancer using spatial-omic strategies | Dr Mari-Claire McGuigan | University of Glasgow | £273,438 | CAF/24/03 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/24/13 | Identifying early theragnostic targets for motor neuron disease | Ms Kristine Roberts | University of Aberdeen | £257,368 (Jointly funded with MND Scotland) | CAF/24/13 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/24/15 | Exploring the needs of women with co-occurring homelessness and problem substance use, and their experiences of ‘inclusion health services’ in meeting these needs. | Chloe Farmer | University of Stirling | £156,336 | CAF/24/15 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/23/03 | Exploring Burden of Treatment, Workload-Capacity Imbalance and Workload Trajectories in Patients With Kidney Failure Requiring Replacement Therapy. | Miss Catrin Jones | University of Glasgow | £186,592 | CAF/23/03 Abstract | CAF/23/03 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/23/05 | Multimorbidity and Adverse Outcomes in Pregnancy – Scotland (MAP-S study) | Dr Sarjit Singh | University of Glasgow | £226,081 | CAF/23/05 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/23/06 | Increasing Retention In Midwifery: Exploring Factors That Influence The Decision To Leave Clinical Practice | Ms Gill Moncrief | University of Stirling | £192,984 | CAF/23/06 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/23/07 | Non-Invasive Evaluation of Fractional Flow Reserve in Peripheral Arterial Diseases | Mr George Bruce | University of Glasgow | £230,653 | CAF/23/07 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/22/01 | Breast cancer cell dormancy in the liver: tackling metastatic recurrence. | Dr Sonam Ansel | University of Glasgow | £246,841 | CAF/22/01 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/22/05 | Understanding how parents of children under 5 respond to childhood illness and use unscheduled care services as a single system within NHS Scotland. | Mr Christopher Sweeney | University of Edinburgh | £207,691 | CAF/22/05 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/22/10 | Regulation of lung inflammation and infection by neutrophil subsets in bronchiectasis. | Dr Emma Johnson | University of Dundee | £240,663 | CAF/22/10 Abstract | CAF/22/10 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/22/20 | Quantification and Standard Uptake Values in Dual Isotope SPECT-CT Imaging. | Miss Sarah Williams | University of Glasgow | £140,617 | CAF/22/20 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/21/05 | Unravelling the role of fibroblasts in giant cell arteritis and establishing their contribution in the promotion of inflammation and disease relapse. | Dr Maria Karabayas | University of Aberdeen | £240,045 | CAF/21/05 Abstract | CAF/21/05 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/21/06 | ARCHERY Project: Ai to Revolutionise the patient Care pathway in Hip and knEe aRthroplastY. | Dr Luke Farrow | University of Aberdeen | £237,568 | CAF/21/06 Abstract | CAF/21/06 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/21/13 | Investigating mitochondrial dysfunction in determining the innate colonic epithelial phenotype in Ulcerative Colitis (UC): Developing a cell-based gut repair approach using human organoid technology | Dr Duncan Rutherford | University of Edinburgh | £222,534 | CAF/21/13 Abstract | CAF/21/13 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/20/01 | Identifying and validating predictive Biomarkers in advanced oEsophageal adenocarcinoma – a springboard to REAListic medicine (BE-REAL) | Dr Mark Baxter | University of Dundee | £225,097 | CAF/20/01 Abstract | CAF/20/01 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/20/02 | The gut microbiome and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer. | Dr Kirsty Ross | University of Glasgow | £234,362 | CAF/20/02 Abstract | Project Complete |
| CAF/20/03 | Unravelling the role of host microenvironment in the development of phenotypic resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis | Dr Muge Cevik | University of St Andrews | £199,552 | CAF/20/03 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/19/01 | 21st Century Imaging for large vessel vaculitis | Dr Dan Pugh | University of Edinburgh | £144,278 | CAF/19/01 Abstract | CAF/19/01 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/19/04 | Developing biologically relevant prediction models for individual patients with first episode psychosis using machine learning | Dr Sam Leighton | University of Glasgow | £238,177 | CAF/19/04 Abstract | CAF/19/04 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/19/05 | Multimorbidity in the context of socioeconomic deprivation: A mixed methods exploration of how individual and community factors interact to influence patient capacity to manage multimorbidity | Dr Marianne McCallum | University of Glasgow | £188,041 | CAF/19/05 Abstract | CAF/19/05 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/18/02 | The Interrogation of the cardiomyopathy of chronic kidney disease with advanced cardiac imaging | Dr Alastair Rankin | University of Glasgow | £144,252 | CAF/18/02 Abstract | CAF/18/02 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/18/05 | Defining a specific IL-22-mediated pathway in regulating eczema | Dr Fiona Cunningham | University of Edinburgh | £235,548 | CAF/18/05 Abstract | Project Active |
| CAF/18/08 | Symptoms of SVD: identifying non-traditional neurological and cognitive symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease | Dr Una Clancy | University of Edinburgh | £221,372 | CAF/18/08 Abstract | CAF/18/08 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/18/12 | Exploring Potential for type 2 diabetes remission | Dr Mireille Captieux | University of Edinburgh | £184,484 | CAF/18/12 Abstract | CAF/18/12 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/17/01 | Deriving and validating a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of asthma in primary care | Dr Luke Daines | University of Edinburgh | £209,253 | CAF/17/01 Abstract | CAF/17/01 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/17/06 | Use of unscheduled care in the last year of life by people who die from cancer | Dr Sarah Mills | University of Dundee | £113,268 | CAF/17/06 Abstract | CAF/17/06 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/17/11 | Morbidity and Mortality among people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage: a cohort study using cross-sectoral data linkage | Dr Emily Tweed | University of Glasgow | £186,201 | CAF/17/11 Abstract | CAF/17/11 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/16/01 | Developing a model for improving communication and shared decision-making after severe stroke | Dr Akila Visvanthan | University of Edinburgh | £213,517 | CAF/16/01 Abstract | CAF/16/01 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/16/06 | Atypical chemokine receptor 2 and the restriction of inflammatory spread in arthropathies | Dr Hanna Johnsson | University of Glasgow | £133,882 | CAF/16/06 Abstract | CAF/16/06 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/16/09 | Pregnancy zone protein in the lung – investigating gender differences in development and prognosis of bronchiectaisis | Dr Simon Finch | University of Dundee | £264,314 | CAF/16/09 Abstract | CAF/16/09 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/15/03 | The role of pelvic examination in primary care in diagnosing gynaecological cancer | Dr Pauline Williams | University of Aberdeen | £187,087 | CAF/15/03 Abstract | CAF/15/03 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/15/07 | Developing a stepped care model for treating anxiety disorders after stroke | Dr Yvonne Chun | University of Edinburgh | £203,705 | CAF/15/07 Abstract | CAF/15/07 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/14/02 | Development of a measurement guided medicine intervention to optimise cancer pain control | Dr Rosalind Adam | University of Aberdeen | £153,774 | CAF/14/02 Abstract | CAF/14/02 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/14/04 | Influence of Anaemia on Clot Structure | Dr Praskevi Unitiveros | University of Aberdeen | £189,287 | CAF/14/04 Abstract | Project Complete |
| CAF/13/02 | Deficiency in Lipoxin (LXA4) contributes to persistent neutrophilic airways inflammation in bronchiectasis | Dr Pallavi Mandal | University of Edinburgh | £214,029 | CAF/13/02 Abstract | Project Complete |
| CAF/13/03 | Multimorbidity: prevalence, risk factors and resilience in a large Scottish birth cohort | Dr Marjorie Johnston | University of Aberdeen | £184,483 | CAF/13/03 Abstract | CAF/13/03 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/13/09 | Investigation of JAK2 targets in haematological malignancy | Dr Susan Rhodes | University of Glasgow | £169,504 | CAF/13/09 Abstract | CAF/13/09 Research Project Briefing |
| CAF/13/13 | Understanding the role of primary care in the management of co-morbid obesity: a mixed methods programme | Dr David Blane | University of Glasgow | £208,442 | CAF/13/13 Abstract | CAF/13/13 Research Project Briefing |