Applications: Key Dates and How to Apply
Fellowship in Clinical Artificial Intelligence (FCAI)
NHS Fellowship in Clinical AI
Applications are open from 5th October to 16th November 2026
PSD Scotland will fund 8 places for the fellowship commencing August 2027:
- 4 places for medical doctors in training
- 3 places for any healthcare staff on statutory professional registers and healthcare scientists on accredited professional registers
- 1 place dedicated to AHP job family staff
If you are interested in developing a career in Clinical AI or aspire to be a future leader in this field, apply now!
We are offering a limited number of opportunities during October to speak to PSD contacts for an informal chat to assist potential applicants who may be unsure if clinical AI is for them. For this and further guidance please contact: Susan Donaldson, Principal Educator on nes.learningandinnovation@nhs.scot
Maybe not sure if clinical AI is for you?
We are delighted to signpost a range of information, news items and supporting information to help potential candidates to find out more about innovation and transformation in the clinical context.
We have sourced a range of publications and media articles. Each highlights the growing impact of clinical AI in the way healthcare services are delivered to citizens.
Read about how a new study in Scotland is focused on improving lung cancer diagnosis and patient safety
Watch how new technology can reduce patient waiting time using NHS 'patch and go' heart monitor
Learn how experts in the field of Clinical AI are Shaping AI Regulation in Healthcare
Watch how the Regional Innovation Hubs work together to enhance the innovation landscape in Scotland
Watch Dr Gerald Lip discuss revolutionising breast cancer screening below.
The impact of the NHS Fellowship in Clinical AI
Cohort 4 Scotland graduate Dr Chris Morrison shared this testimonial:
‘Participation in cohort 4 of the FCAI has been invaluable. AI will be integrated through all aspects of healthcare in the future, and I have been fortunate to have protected time to learn about the underlying principles of AI, governance, system interoperability, and the successful deployment of clinical AI tools. Working alongside other clinicians, academics and AI vendors I have been able to comprehend the barriers that we face in the widespread, system-wide use of artificial intelligence in health care and have been able to participate in projects that seek to remove these barriers. The skills I have learnt, both in AI but also in understanding systems, will be invaluable as I move towards completing my training and working as a consultant in public health medicine.’
Read about the project Chris enhanced here EDITH: From pixel to patient. The challenges of large-scale deployment of AI in breast screening
Cohort 3 graduate, Dr Jesus Perdomo, who is a Radiology Registrar has continued to augment his expertise while continuing medical training. He delivered a presentation at the Royal College of Radiologists 2nd Annual Global AI Conference (June 2026).
Considering an application?
Whilst applications are not open until 5th October, useful information is signposted by the fellowship faculty here including a recorded webinar
Finding and using knowledge (Turas Learn) holds excellent resources
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) resources can help prospective candidates consider some key criteria to develop a robust application Fellowship application and policy guide for UKRI Funding Service – UKRI
Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP)
Applications for NHS CEP are open from 19th October to 20th November 2026. Find full details here NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme: Cohort 11.
PSD Scotland collaborates with partners in Scotland to offer a number of funded places for this work-based learning programme.
Chief Scientist Office (CSO) Fellowships
Fellowship opportunities funded by CSO can be found here: Fellowship Funding – Chief Scientist Office.