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IRAS
On 28 June 2018* an update to IRAS, the Integrated Research Application System, introduced a single, e-submission of IRAS Forms and associated documents. This change applies to studies taking place in NHS organisations in Scotland and Wales and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations in Northern Ireland where the lead NHS/HSC R&D office is in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Single IRAS Form and document e‑s...
Embedding public involvement in health and social care research
Funders, regulators and research organisations who play an important role in the UK health and social care research have come together, working with members of the public, to sign up to a bold new shared commitment to improve public involvement in research. NHS Research Scotland alongside the Chief Scientist Office, have worked with the Health Research Authority, the National Institute for H...
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NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Annual Scientific Meeting 2022
'Changing Minds: Rethinking mental health research' Join us for an engaging day of learning and discussion on the changing face of mental health research in Scotland. This year we are hosting a hybrid event, with the opportunity to join us in person at the venue, or virtually online. Anyone interested and involved with mental health research in Scotland can attend.
Managing Research Finance in the NHS
NHS Research Scotland support use of the guidance document Managing research finance in the NHS for handling funds related to research projects in NHS Scotland. The document sets out good practice and other information to support NHS organisations maintain or develop their research finance management polic...
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Research Links ISD Scotland Involve Mental Health Welfare Commission for Scotland People in Research Royal College of Psychiatrists
NRS Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Update
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Changes to studies to align with new clinical trials regulations
The Health Research Authority (HRA), working in partnership with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is introducing changes to how other types of health and social care research (non-CTIMPs) are processed and managed to align with the updated clinical trials regulations This will promote consistency across all UK clinical research and will streamline the regulatory process, making it simpler for sponsors and researchers to earn approvals. The HRA has
Fellowships
The capacity of NHS clinicians to undertake research is an important area in supporting an increase in research activity in Scotland. This can help increasing capacity in areas that are aligned to research excellence either locally or nationally; or areas where the potential exists to develop research excellence. NRS Career Researcher Fellowships