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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...
 
                            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 month27th 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... Read full article 
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                                        New Partners in Research videos promoting collaborative benefits of involving lived experience6th 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... Read full article 
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                                        Final Health Research Authority (HRA) Clinical Trials Guidance Published2nd 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... Read full article 
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                                        Scotland events set to encourage researchers to apply for vital social care funding30th 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... Read full article 
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                                        Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing joins Annual Scientific Meeting line-up30th 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... Read full article 
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                                        Mental Health Network invites expressions of interest in key regional roles17th September 2025 The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network is keen to supplement its expertise by adding new members to its East and West Nodes with expressions of interest now bei... Read full article 
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                                        Programme announced for Scotland’s leading research and innovation conference with prizes awarded to best presentations — register now9th September 2025 A strong programme focussed on setting a progressive new healthcare agenda has been announced for Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference, taking place in E... Read full article 
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                                        Research Grant Collaboration Agreement endorsed by the Health Research Authority for use across the UK5th September 2025 The contract was developed by the Research and Development Forum's Read full article 
 
                 
                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                 
                                                                             
                                                        