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, 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.
Funding
The scheme will fund 13 days of time which can be used flexibly within a 1 year period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
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.
Please also see the attached list of contacts around the boards who may be able to assist in finding a mentor.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form – which will need to be done in collaboration with your identified mentor and your current line manager.
Please email the completed form to CSO Fellowships by the deadline of 31 January 2024.
If you have any questions about the scheme please email Julie Simpson