This scheme is now closed. The information below is for reference only.
Summary
The CSO NHS Researcher Development Fellowship is an introductory fellowship aimed at NHS employees currently working as a Nurse, Midwife, allied health professional, pharmacist, paramedic, healthcare scientist or other in a clinical role to enable them to explore research as part of their existing NHS role.
The fellowship can be used in a versatile way either providing a realistic introduction to research by participating in a research study and receiving mentorship and support regarding the next steps, or for candidates who already have some research experience as a way to develop additional skills and in some cases the time and mentorship to develop a competitive PhD fellowship application.
The fellowship scheme also provides an opportunity for currently active and experienced NHS researchers to engage as mentors and support health professionals in this role to develop and experience research.
Details of previously funded Researcher Development Fellowships are available on our Funded Research page.
Funding
The scheme will fund 13 days of time which can be used flexibly within a 1 year period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Guidance
For more information about the fellowship please read the guidance document carefully
Mentors
Support to identify a mentor can be provided through the NHS Research Scotland Network and Specialty groups
Networks and Specialty Group | NHS Research Scotland | NHS Research Scotland
Allied health professionals can also contact the Council for Allied Health Professions Research Scotland (CAHPR Scotland) for help.
How to Apply
The application deadline is Midday on Wednesday 5th February 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.
The application form will be available on the application portal.
Alternatively, you can use the following link: NHS Researcher Developer Fellowship Application Form
Please note that the application will need to be completed in collaboration with your identified mentor and your current line manager, instructions on how to do this will be available on the application form.
If you have any questions about the scheme please email the CSO Fellowships Team