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All media enquiries should be directed to the Communications and Engagement Team at communications@nrs.org.uk.
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New Scottish research partnership set to deliver cardiovascular breakthroughs thanks to £5m boost
12th August 2026
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) are delighted to be partnering on a new national research network aimed at tackling the country’s heart...
Give your feedback on mandated unaltered non-commercial agreements
30th July 2026
Non-commercial research sponsors across the UK are being asked to share their views on plans to mandate the use of unaltered model research agreements In the UK there...
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Health research register and biobank celebrates 15-year milestone in medical innovation
28th July 2026
A pioneering initiative for connecting Scottish researchers and volunteers who want to take part in studies that improve the country’s health is celebrating its 15t...
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General Practice Commercial Clinical Trials Fellowships
17th July 2026
Applications are open for Clinical Trials Fellowships across Scotland, helping to expand commercial clinical trial delivery into primary care and community settings Th...
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Our Future Health’s mobile clinics launch in Scotland
8th July 2026
From early July, Our Future Health’s mobile clinics will travel across Scotland to enable more people to take part in health research
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Double milestone celebration demonstrates research as integral to our future NHS
3rd July 2026
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is marking a powerful double milestone for healthcare on 5 July, as the NHS anniversary coincides with global Research Appreciation Day The...
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Applications invited for Glasgow-based research manager role to link up with primary care ambitions
2nd July 2026
Applications are being invited for the role of Research Nurse Manager, offering an opportunity to ‘influence service development, lead high-performing teams and improve...
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NHS research network heading for Inverness, Wick, and Thurso on whistle-stop engagement tour
23rd June 2026
Leading members of an NHS research network are heading to the Highlands next month to meet anyone interested in participating in the study of conditions such as Dementia, Hunt...
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Scotland red-y to unite in celebration of annual research awareness day
19th June 2026
Members of the public, study participants, and researchers are set to unite across Scotland in a show of strength to help raise awareness around #Red4Research Day (Friday 19)
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Trial delivery in Scotland supports approval of new treatment option for blood cancer
19th June 2026
A next-generation drug with the potential to keep myeloma at bay for nearly a year has been approved for use across the NHS in Scotland, following a successful clinical trial...
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