This scheme is now open for the next round of applications – closing date 26th January
These Postdoctoral Clinical Lectureship positions are designed to provide opportunity for research time for medical doctors who have completed a research degree (PhD or MD) and are currently working towards the completion of speciality training. The posts will have 50% protected academic time and will be available until the CCT is reached. They are part of the normal SCREDS establishment in Scotland, and will be from the already existing pool of training posts. It is expected that on completion of these Lectureships candidates will be in a good position to apply for intermediate fellowships.
Eligibility
To apply candidates must:
- Have completed a PhD or MD – Candidates must have submitted by the application deadline and have been awarded the degree before they take up post.
- Be in a speciality registrar in training with a Scottish NTN number
- Find a University supervisor and write a research proposal
- Have written commitment from the appropriate Deanery office and the NHS employer that a clinical academic lectureship position will be supported, agreeing the required time commitments for clinical practice, research and teaching and reviewing the CCT date.
Applying
The application deadline is Midday on Monday 26th January 2026. Interviews will be held on 17th March 2026 in St Andrews House, Edinburgh.
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.
The application form will be available on the application portal, please make sure you select the correct form. Alternatively, the following link will direct you to the form: Postdoctoral Clinical Lectureship application form.
Please ensure that you have read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
If you have any questions or queries about the fellowship or application portal, please contact the CSO Fellowships team.
Assessment
The assessment of these applications will be based on the quality of the candidate (research background, academic merit) and the research proposal (quality of research proposed, benefit to patients).
Successful candidates will be eligible to apply to CSO for funding to attend conferences where they are presenting work.
Documents
Previous projects:
Details of current and previously funded Postdoctoral Clinical Lectureships can be found on our Funded Research page.