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Preconception Health Research Showcase set to share insights in spring next year
17th November 2025
A Scottish Preconception Health Research Showcase has been announced for springtime next year, bringing together insights and success stories from a collaborative community of...
Network encourages applications to new Primary Care Research Fellowship scheme for GPs
6th November 2025
Applications are being invited by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network for its Researcher Development Fellowship, supporting GPs to build a clinical academic c...
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Parkinson’s clinical trials guide launched to encourage better understanding around participation
3rd November 2025
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has launched a co-created guide to help encourage the breaking down of barriers to involvement in cli...
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Scotland’s leading research and innovation conference attracts 550 for milestone gathering in capital
29th October 2025
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 approach...
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Applications Now Open for the NES/CSO Postdoctoral Lectureship Scheme
29th October 2025
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 ...
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Speciality Group’s second webinar promises wide spectrum of discussion next month
27th October 2025
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced its second quarterly webinar taking place next month with two guest speakers e...
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New Partners in Research videos promoting collaborative benefits of involving lived experience
6th October 2025
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has underlined its commitment to involving people with lived experience by supporting the co-producti...
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Final Health Research Authority (HRA) Clinical Trials Guidance Published
2nd October 2025
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has published final guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials regulations which come into force across all four nations o...
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Scotland events set to encourage researchers to apply for vital social care funding
30th September 2025
The NIHR Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) is running two free events in Scotland next month for researchers who are considering applying for...
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Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing joins Annual Scientific Meeting line-up
30th September 2025
The NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network is hosting its Annual Scientific Meeting next month in an accessible hybrid format, proudly boasting a strong line-up of speake...
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