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Resources Application form Guidance for researchers booklet 2025

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Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG)

NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is a key partner working to support the clinical research ambitions set out in the 2024 Voluntary scheme for branded medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) This agreement between the UK Government and ABPI includes an investment programme across th...

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Researchers

Please see our Guidance for Researchers document for detailed information on how the network can support you to recruit study participants from a primary care setting. Any further questions please contact Jen Currie, 

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Glasgow Clinical Research Facility Course Listing

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) Education Programme provides an extensive programme of education tailored to meet the needs of the clinical research community. The aim of the education programme is to increase and promote research capacity and capability through a multi-profess...

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Reproductive Health and Childbirth Studies

The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group supports a diverse range of clinical studies which are funded by institutions included in the NHS Research Scotland CSO Eligible Funders List. Research studies within our Portfolio are registered with the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Portfolio and availab...

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Events and training

Information on events NRS Musculoskeletal are hosting, supporting, exhibiting or attending. NRS Musculoskeletal is not responsible for the content on external sites.

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Stroke Studies

NRS Stroke Research Network supports academically led studies which are funded by an NHS Research Scotland Eligible Funder list.  All Stroke research currently ongoing within our network is registered and available to view on the NIHR CRN Portfolio Search.

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Steering Committee

The Scottish Pain Research Community (SPaRC) has a multidisciplinary steering committee to represent a wide range of expertise across basic science, clinical, and population health science.  

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NRS Management Board

Oversight of NHS Research Scotland is achieved through the NRS Management Board involving the Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government and Research and Development Directors from the four lead research Health Boards in Scotland. Members Euan Dick Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO), Scottish Government Dr Charles Weller General Manager, NHS Research Scotland (NRS...

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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...

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