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About the Network
The NRS Stroke Research Network aims to expand stroke research in Scotland whilst ensuring it is of high quality, timely and better tailored to the needs of the people of Scotland. The Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and is steered by an Executive Group which represents four regional research committees: East Scotland, North East Scotland, South East of Scotland and West of Scotland. The Executive Group aims to include key stroke researchers in Scotland, plus...
About the Specialty
The NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Advisory Group consists of local champions from each Health Board and representatives from Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Midwifery, Nursing and Trainees This group is designed to share key information regarding research in Scotland in Reproductive Health and Childbirth: Disseminating this locally and advising the Clinical Lead and Champion Support Manager of any local barriers to research...
2025 National Conference
The 2025 National Conference hosted by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will take place on 23 October 2025 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. More information including abstract submission and sponsorship opportunities will become available on the NRS website next month.
Industry Case Studies
NHS Research Scotland supports clinical research studies and innovative research collaborations from all life science sectors including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology companies. Our case studies spotlight positive work across Scotland – delivery of complex studies, rapid set up and delivery, effective recruitment and strengthening of partnerships – and illustrate Scotland’s expertise, infrastructure, and capabilities. To discuss i...
COVID-19
The research and development community across Scotland played a critical role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government, NHS Research Scotland and Health Board Research and Development Offices worked closely and...
NHS Research Scotland
Our Vision To place Scotland at the international forefront of clinical research. Our Mission To support and promote excellence in clinical research in NHS Scotland, that will make a positive difference to patients health within Scotland, the UK and internationally. Our Role Help deliver high quality studies in the NH...
Patient and Public Involvement
NHS Research Scotland's Mental Health Network plays a central role in supporting mental health research of all kinds in Scotland. Our Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Strategy, soon to be published, will lay out the outcomes we hope to achieve within the field of PPI over the next few years. What does Patient and Public Involvement mean? Patient and public involvement in research means research that is done 'with' or 'by' the public, not 'to', 'abo...
Jacqui Kerr
Infrastructure
Scotland operates a centralised system to support clinical research and improve quality, efficiency and coordination. Working on a pan-Scotland basis a responsive infrastructure has been implemented to encourage researchers to bring studies to Scotland and ensure that obtaining R&D permission is a smooth and rapid process. Investments in nationwide clinical research infrastructure also supports researchers,...
