This scheme will open later in the year – information on the last round is for reference only.
The award provides funding for protected time (2 sessions) to contribute to, conduct, and lead clinical research. The aim is to strengthen the research culture in the NHS, and increase capacity in areas that are either aligned to research excellence either locally or nationally or areas where the potential exists to develop research excellence.
CSO allocates £12.7m per annum to Boards through its NRS Researcher Support budget to meet the time of staff conducting research. If you are currently doing research but you don’t have support for these sessions, you should be applying directly to your R&D office for funding under the Researcher Support strand.
Please read the guidance carefully – You might find it helpful to discuss your application with the relevant R&D office in the first instance.
Applications should be emailed to csofellowships@gov.scot by 5pm Wednesday 29th November 2023.
Details of current and previously funded Career Researcher Fellowships are available on our Funded Research page.
Application Forms:
Medical Consultant Applicants – Application form