This scheme is now closed for applications.
The CSO Innovation Academic Fellowship is targeted at early stage innovators working within NHS Scotland. It provides the opportunity for clinicians early in their career to undertake a higher degree (MD or PhD). The scheme is 100% funded, including university fees.
This fellowship programme is designed so that successful applicants develop the capacity and capability to engage with and lead research, development and innovation (RD&I) in NHS Scotland and prepare them to be the leaders in this area in the future. Applicants will demonstrate the ability to engage with partners to develop products, services or devices creating the evidence to support decision making for adoption within NHS Scotland. This is with the clear intention of radically transforming the design and delivery of health and social care services in ways that ensure sustainability and high quality, timely, accessible services. Embedded within this approach is enabling and developing the skills and capabilities of the workforce while enhancing productivity during recovery and transformation of services.
Innovation Themes
Candidates will be invited to apply for a PhD or MD to carry out a project in one of these three themes that align with the Demand Signalling Plan, the NHS Scotland Recovery Plan, and approved by the Chief Scientist for Health:
1. Innovation in Cancer Pathways
2. Innovation for Long Term Conditions Optimisation
3. Innovation for Long Term Conditions Diagnostics
Example projects can be found in the guidance document.
Documents
Slides from the Information session
Recording of the Fellowship Information Session
To apply please email the completed application to Innovation Fellowship by the deadline of midday 12 October 2023
Key dates
- Applications Open – 01 August 2023
- Online Briefing Session – 15th August 2023, 15:00 – 16.00 – email Innovation Fellowship to register
- Applications Close – 12 October 2023 (midday)
- Interviews – 18th and 19th January 2024
- Fellowship starts – August 2024 (perhaps earlier depending on any training requirements and supervisor availability)