This scheme is now open for the next round of applications.
This scheme is designed to build health research capacity in Scotland and as such, it provides the opportunity for both clinical and non – clinical health researchers to develop their research following successful completion of a PhD. This scheme provides 3 years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers.
The scheme has wide eligibility, the main criteria are;
- a PhD, MD or Clinical Doctorate in a relevant field
- Less than 2 years research experience post PhD
- a proposed project with CSO’s remit
- supported by a Scottish HEI
Details of previously funded Early Postdoctoral Fellowships are available on our Funded Projects page
Application process
The application deadline is Midday on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
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.
You can also find a link to the form here: Early Postdoctoral Fellowship application form.
Interviews will be held in early June.
Documents
Any enquires about this scheme should be directed to the CSO Fellowships team
Current Fellowship Panel
| Professor Timothy Croudace (Chair) | University of Dundee |
| Professor Neil Basu | University of Glasgow |
| Mrs Katharine Blythe | Public Interest Member |
| Professor Janet Clarkson | University of Dundee |
| Dr Julie Cowie | Glasgow Caledonian University |
| Dr Claudia Geue | University of Glasgow |
| Professor Robert Gray | University of Glasgow |
| Professor Bridget Johnston | University of Glasgow |
| Professor Patrick Mark | University of Glasgow |
| Dr Kathryn Martin | University of Aberdeen |
| Dr Mark Nixon | University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Catherine Pennington | University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Terry Quinn | University of Glasgow |
| Professor Valerie Speirs | University of Aberdeen |
| Dr Andrew Stanfield | University of Edinburgh |
| Professor Roland Stimson | University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Richard Weller | University of Edinburgh |