AI in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease Diagnostics Fellowship (UK)

Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are leading causes of mortality, both in the UK and globally. In recent years, an enormous amount of health and healthcare-related data has been generated or recorded, including high-resolution imaging, genetic data, biosensor monitoring, and electronic health records. The possibility of using AI methods to capitalise on the information represented by this data is growing rapidly, with the potential for significant impact on the accuracy and efficiency of diagnostic processes.

Applications within a broad field of either cardiovascular or respiratory disease are welcomed and they particularly encourage applications involving pulmonary embolisms. Research may be exploratory or translational in nature, but must have relevance for diagnostics in these areas. Research focusing on upper respiratory infections and/or nasal/airway conditions is not within the scope of this scheme. Research focusing on cancer diagnostics will also not be considered for this scheme.

Applicants to the AI in cardiovascular or respiratory disease diagnostics fellowship scheme should demonstrate their productivity across past appointments, an upward trajectory and clear plans to establish their own research niche. Applicants should clearly outline how the fellowship will enable their transition to independence as a researcher.

Funding Information

• Applicants may apply for up to £300,000 to support their research, over a maximum of a 3-year period (pro-rata for part-time positions).
• There will be up to £900,000 available in this funding scheme.

Who can apply?

• This fellowship opportunity is open to all UK-based researchers and clinical academics at eligible institutions (UK HEIs, Research Council research institutes, hospitals, and other independent research organisations). Applicants must hold a PhD, DPhil, MD or doctorate in a relevant area and be conducting their research at an eligible institution. Partnerships outside of academia are allowed, providing the collaboration will advance the research project in line with the aims of the funding call. Clinical academics and applicants with clinical duties are encouraged to apply.
• The scheme is for mid-career researchers. Mid-career researchers are those with extensive postdoctoral experience and in the process of, or ready for, transition to research independence. Applicants should be taking steps to start their own research group. This grant is not intended to support those who have already secured substantial research funds and/or have already established their own research group (e.g. Senior Lecturers, Professors, MRC and other funders’ Senior Fellows), however, applicants who have held an early career fellowship may still be eligible.

For more information, visit Medical Research Foundation.