The aim of this scheme is to build research capacity in the Scottish NHS as such it provides the opportunity for clinical professionals early in their career to undertake a PhD. The eligibility for this scheme includes doctors and dentists in training, GPs, GDP’s, NMAHPS, Healthcare scientists and Pharmacists. More information is outlined in the guidance document, please contact CSO if you are unsure or have further questions that are not covered.
Partner Fellowships
For the August 2023 round we have partnered with charitable organisations and are able to offer two jointly funded partnership fellowships.
The Colt Foundation funds research into occupational and environmental causes of ill health with a particular interest in research that will inform policy and improve working conditions for all. By partnering with CSO, the Colt Foundation wish to support clinical and allied health professional develop their long term academic careers within the area of work and health. For further information on the remit please visit the Colt Foundation website
MND Scotland funds research into all aspects of motor neurone disease (MND) from understanding the mechanisms underlying MND and identifying new targets for therapies to improving standards of care. They want to support the career development of clinicians while enabling them to undertake academic research in MND. For further information on the remit please visit the MND Scotland Website.
The application process and timing of these fellowships will be the same as for the standard CSO fellowships. Successful applicants will become part of the CSO cohort but with the additional benefits that come from being funded by a charity partner.
Application Process
To apply for any of the fellowships please email the completed relevant application form and reviewer nomination form to CSO Fellowship Applications by the deadline of midday 12 October 2023
If you have any questions please email Julie Simpson
Application Forms
Standard Fellowship
Application Form
Reviewer Nomination Form
CSO and The Colt Foundation Fellowship
Colt Foundation Application Form
Reviewer Nomination Form
CSO and MND Scotland Fellowship
MND Scotland Application Form
Reviewer Nomination Form
Involving people in research
Documents
CSO-CAF-Scheme-Guidance-v5-July-23
Forms for current holders of CSO CAF Fellowships
Timetable
Application Deadline – 12 October 2023
Shortlisting – December 2023
Interviews – In person in St Andrews House, Edinburgh. – January 2024 dates to be advised.
Current Fellowship Panel – Medical Applications
| Prof Peter Barlow (Chair) | Professor of Immunology & Infection, Edinburgh Napier University |
| Prof Ruth Andrews | Chair of Pharmaceutical Endocrinology, University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Samira Bell | Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Population Health and Genomics, University of Dundee |
| Dr Jonathan Berg | Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Genetics, University of Dundee |
| Dr Mairead Black | Senior Clinical Lecturer, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen |
| Prof Kevin Blyth | Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow |
| Dr Alasdair Corfield | Consultant in Emergency and Retrieval Medicine, Royal Alexandra Hospital |
| Prof Shauna Culshaw | Senior Clinical Research Fellow (Dental School), University of Glasgow |
| Dr Donald MacIntyre | Director, NRS Mental Health Network; Honorary Reader, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, NHS Lothian |
| Prof Sara Macdonald | Senior Lecturer in Primary Care, University of Glasgow |
| Prof Russell Petty | Chair of Medical Oncology, University of Dundee |
| Dr Susan Shenkin | Senior Clinical Lecturer, Geriatric Medicine, University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Stefan Symeonides | Senior Clinical Lecturer, Medical Oncology, University of Edinburgh |
| Prof Matthew Walters | Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Glasgow |