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Applications to Scottish cohort of Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme urged this week
5th November 2026
Scottish applications are being invited this week for an opportunity to help develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to become a Principal Investigator leading vital res...
First-of-its-kind study shaped by NHS Research Scotland contributors sets new future for dementia
2nd November 2026
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) expertise has played a key role in shaping a first-of-its-kind study asking people across the country to pinpoint the questions they want scientist...
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NHS Research Scotland Champion leads dementia diagnosis project following selection for £80m fund
29th October 2026
An NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Network Champion is leading a project to test new technologies in the NHS as part of efforts to speed up dementia diagnosis The project&...
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Tayside team recruit first European trial participant into globally-active Phase 2 clinical trial
28th October 2026
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside have recruited the first trial participant in Europe into a global Phase 2 clinical trial looking at the effectiveness of a potential...
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Delivering faster access to innovative treatments
28th October 2026
New data shows NHS patients are getting faster access to innovative treatments as collaborative efforts across the sector strengthen clinical research delivery The lat...
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New round of research Fellowships now open for applications
23rd October 2026
A fresh round of research fellowship opportunities has been announced, supporting future leaders in research, development, and innovation (RD&I) The new opportunit...
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NRS Ageing webinar this week aims for ‘vital step change’ in dementia and brain health priority setting
19th October 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Ageing Specialty Group is inviting online discussion this week to help identify how the country can deliver a vital step change in dementia and...
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Tayside leader in Parkinson’s research announced as winner of prestigious international award
30th September 2026
A leading figure in Scottish research into Parkinson’s Disease has received a prestigious international award after being nominated by NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogess...
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Pain Speciality Group set to benefit from vast experience of new Network Lead
29th September 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Pain Specialty Group has welcomed a new Network Lead with vast expertise drawn from over three decades working in healthcare, research, and aca...
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New blog from leading Scottish voices explores how to maximise and accelerate country’s medicines ecosystem
25th September 2026
An insightful new blog authored by leading Scottish voices is now available online as part of an ongoing series from the UK regulator for medicines and healthcare products
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