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Programme Grants for Applied Research
20th June 2024
Scottish applicants are being encouraged to apply to

Mental Health Network reveals plans to expand Patient and Public Involvement group
17th June 2024
The Mental Health Network of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) aims to further expand its Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group, helping to shape the direction of fut...
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Clinical Co-Leads for the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway Sought
11th June 2024
The UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway team is looking to appoint two new Clinical Co-Leads to support the transformational programme of work This is an exciting opportunit...
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Scottish Ophthalmology trainees encouraged to focus in on Research Award opportunity
11th June 2024
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Ophthalmology specialty is urging trainees to apply for a funding award to support their development The Scottish Ophthalmology Trainee...
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Cardiovascular research leader honoured with award for outstanding achievement
29th May 2024
The pioneering contribution of a senior figure in Scotland’s research landscape has been recognised with a prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award Professor&nb...
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New toolkit set to help ME/CFS researchers target funding opportunities
27th May 2024
A new toolkit designed to help enhance research into Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) through funding has been made available for download with the...
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Patients with treatment-resistant depression to take part in psychedelic treatment study this year
24th May 2024
A Scottish phase of a worldwide clinical study looking into the safety and effectiveness of an investigational psilocybin treatment for patients suffering treatment-resistant...
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New programme aiming to bridge rural youth ‘disconnection’ welcomed by Mental Health Network
24th May 2024
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network has welcomed a new project promoting mental well-being for young people through heightened engagement with nature and green s...
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‘Powerful guide to understanding dementia’ makes recommended reading list for libraries
16th May 2024
A new book co-authored by a leading member of the
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User-led research looks into ‘invisibility of dementia’ with published paper
14th May 2024
A new research paper co-authored by the
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