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Survey is crucial first step in addressing ‘unique ethical challenges facing Scotland’s social care research’
5th June 2025
Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to take part in a key survey aimed at better understanding and improving...
New Champion Support Manager appointed to Reproductive Health and Childbirth Speciality
4th June 2025
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Speciality has welcomed an ambitious new addition to its team Champion Support Manager Anushree (Annie)...
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NHS dementia researchers to stretch recruitment to the Outer Hebrides after award of prestigious study
30th May 2025
NHS Research Scotland's Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has been awarded a prestigious study which will see it recruit participants from the Western Isles for...
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Vacancy: NHS Research Scotland Portfolio Manager
27th May 2025
Due to secondment of the current post holder, Tayside Medical Science Centre (TASC) is seeking to appoint a NHS Research Scotland Portfolio Manager on a fixed term basis...
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Further updates to model contract agreements for NHS and health and social care organisations announced
21st May 2025
Commercial agreements and guidance published in December 2023 have been updated by the Four Nations Contracts Leads following feedback from commercial sponsors, Contract Resea...
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Scotland’s diverse volunteers urged to Be Part of Research on International Clinical Trials Day
20th May 2025
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is proud to be supporting International Clinical Trials Day (20 May) with this year’s theme of ‘Rethinking Clinical Trials: Inclusivity...
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Health Research and Innovation Conference set to mark ‘pivotal moment’ for new era in Scottish care
9th May 2025
The return of Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference is set to mark ‘a pivotal moment in accelerating a new era of progressive thinking’ for th...
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‘VPAG boost is ultimately about better patient outcomes across Scotland and realising true value’
9th May 2025
The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) must ultimately be about realising true value for the benefit of patients, says NHS Research Scotl...
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Scottish Cross-Sector Hub set for second gathering after launch success
30th April 2025
The Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Hub is inviting attendees to its second event after a successful launch in March The free to attend event, taking...
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NHS Research Scotland Primary Care Network Bursary Scheme opens up ‘world of conference opportunities’
29th April 2025
Applications are now being invited for a conference bursary which has been made available for a fourth year by the
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