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Reviewers of research applications based in settings outside NHS encouraged to review guidance through new survey
16th June 2025
Those working in care settings outside of the NHS are being invited to take part in what is being called ‘an important project on research governance’ for improvin...
People across Scotland encouraged to support major health research campaign
16th June 2025
A major health research recruitment drive launches today (Monday 16th June) People across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a free UK-wide health research re...
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Survey is crucial first step in addressing ‘unique ethical challenges facing Scotland’s social care research’
5th June 2025
Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to take part in a key survey aimed at better understanding and improving...
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New Champion Support Manager appointed to Reproductive Health and Childbirth Speciality
4th June 2025
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Speciality has welcomed an ambitious new addition to its team Champion Support Manager Anushree (Annie)...
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NHS dementia researchers to stretch recruitment to the Outer Hebrides after award of prestigious study
30th May 2025
NHS Research Scotland's Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has been awarded a prestigious study which will see it recruit participants from the Western Isles for...
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Vacancy: NHS Research Scotland Portfolio Manager
27th May 2025
Due to secondment of the current post holder, Tayside Medical Science Centre (TASC) is seeking to appoint a NHS Research Scotland Portfolio Manager on a fixed term basis...
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Further updates to model contract agreements for NHS and health and social care organisations announced
21st May 2025
Commercial agreements and guidance published in December 2023 have been updated by the Four Nations Contracts Leads following feedback from commercial sponsors, Contract Resea...
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Scotland’s diverse volunteers urged to Be Part of Research on International Clinical Trials Day
20th May 2025
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is proud to be supporting International Clinical Trials Day (20 May) with this year’s theme of ‘Rethinking Clinical Trials: Inclusivity...
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Health Research and Innovation Conference set to mark ‘pivotal moment’ for new era in Scottish care
9th May 2025
The return of Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference is set to mark ‘a pivotal moment in accelerating a new era of progressive thinking’ for th...
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‘VPAG boost is ultimately about better patient outcomes across Scotland and realising true value’
9th May 2025
The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) must ultimately be about realising true value for the benefit of patients, says NHS Research Scotl...
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