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Supporting Research
Scotland operates a centralised system to support clinical research in Scotland and improve quality, efficiency and co-ordination. 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. This centralised system offers several advantages: Single submission of documents Co-ordinated access to clinical investigators and p...
Scotland’s leading research and innovation conference attracts 550 for milestone gathering in capital
Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference has been hailed a success after 550 delegates gathered in Edinburgh for a landmark showcase of cutting-edge approaches to exploring and addressing healthcare needs The event, which took place last Thursday at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), was hosted by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government and NHS Research Scotland (NRS). A theme of ‘Research Enabled Health Innov...
Preparing Poster and Presentations
Poster Paints: How to Design a Conference Poster
Pay by Cheque: please make out a cheque, payable to NHS GG& C Endowment Fund CG0337 and bring it with you on the day. Pay by Credit or Debit Card: can be arranged. (Please note your details will be stored in our database but not passed on to any other parties). If you have any queries in respect of your course fee, please telephone 0141 201 9324. Thank you.
Introduction to Critical Appraisal
Collaboration with Industry
NRS works alongside industry to maintain Scotland’s position as a world leader in research. Scotland is a global centre of excellence for clinical research with an ability to deliver translational projects that meet research, clinical and commercial objectives. We efficiently support clinical research studies from all Life Science sectors including pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies; and simplify access to Scotland’s world-class clinical research...
Oral and Dental
Our role is to support the delivery of high quality Oral and Dental studies and manage participant recruitment to time and target, both for Oral and Dental studies which are led from Scotland, and studies led from other nations which Scottish sites are participating in. We provide support in the following areas: Managing the study portfolio record Monitoring the attainment of recruitment targets Providing advice on study design and feasibility Tro...
Applications Now Open for the NES/CSO Postdoctoral Lectureship Scheme
NHS Education for Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office are delighted to announce that the next round of their joint lectureship scheme is now open for applications Applications are invited from speciality registrars in training who hold a Scottish National Training Number (NTN) and have completed (or will shortly complete) a PhD or MD and wish to spend 50% of their time on research and 50% of their time in clinical training. As such, these Lectureships posts are integrated academi...
The Write Stuff: A Short Scientific Writing Course (Part 2)
Pay by Cheque: please make out a cheque, payable to NHS GG& C Endowment Fund CG0337 and bring it with you on the day. Pay by Credit or Debit Card: can be arranged. (Please note your details will be stored in our database but not passed on to any other parties). If you have any queries in respect of your course fee, please telephone 0141 201 9324. Thank you.
Research and Development Forum Conference 2026
Mark your calendar and join the Research and Development Forum at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole for RDF26, taking place from 10–12 May 2026 This flagship event is an opportunity for professionals working across health and care research management to network, continue professional development, and engage in sector-wide knowledge sharing. Find out updates
