Applications for the 2025 intake have now closed, the information below is for reference only.
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, GDP’s, 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 22nd January 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.
All candidates will hear if they have been shortlisted for interview by the end of April.
NMAHP interviews will take place on 22nd May and Medic interviews will be held on 28th May.
If you have any questions or queries about the fellowship or application portal, please contact the CSO Fellowships team.
Partner Fellowships:
CSO has partnered with the Colt Foundation for this round of funding to offer a jointly funded partnership fellowship.
The Colt Foundation funds research into occupational and environmental causes of ill health with a particular interest in research that will inform policy and improve working conditions for all. By partnering with CSO, the Colt Foundation wish to support clinical and allied health professional develop their long-term academic careers within the area of work and health.
For further information on the remit please visit the Colt Foundation website.
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 |
| Dr Alasdair Corfield | Consultant in Emergency and Retrieval Medicine, Royal Alexandra Hospital |
| 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 |