The call asked for projects that addressed these 5 priority areas
- Improved characterisation and treatment of infection and sequalae, including novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
- Development of new surveillance approaches that can be implemented rapidly
- Novel interventions to help prevent infection, particularly for those providing care
- To support the resilience and mental health of front line health and care staff including those who returned to the NHS or came early from nursing or medical schools into the workforce
- Understanding the longer-term health impacts of social distancing and other behavioural interventions introduced to prevent the spread of infection in the population
17 Universities and institutions submitted portfolios which included 139 projects. An independent review Panel was convened and 56 projects were recommended for funding.
The portfolios for each of the organisations with successful projects are available.
University of Aberdeen
University of Dundee
University of Edinburgh
Glasgow Caledonian University
University of Glasgow
Institute of Occupational Medicine
Edinburgh Napier University
Queen Margaret University
Robert Gordon University
University of St Andrews
University of Strathclyde
Scotland’s Rural College
University of Stirling
University of the Highlands and Islands
University of the West of Scotland
An impact infographic of this funding call is now available.
CSO expects the findings of completed projects to continue be published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and for data produced as a result of this funding call to be made available and shared in line with the Joint statement on sharing research data and findings relevant to the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak. Summaries of completed projects will also be placed on the portfolio webpages listed above.