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Excess Treatment Costs for Research
NHS Boards are obliged to ensure that patient care services associated with R&D are provided and funded efficiently. This obligation includes additional treatment costs (defined under the AcoRD guidance) incurred during participation in a research project, normally referred to as “Excess Treatment Costs” or &l...
Dr Emma Law
Industry Case Studies
NHS Research Scotland supports clinical research studies and innovative research collaborations from all life science sectors including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology companies. Our case studies spotlight positive work across Scotland – delivery of complex studies, rapid set up and delivery, effective recruitment and strengthening of partnerships – and illustrate Scotland’s expertise, infrastructure, and capabilities. To discuss i...
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About the Network
The NRS Stroke Research Network aims to expand stroke research in Scotland whilst ensuring it is of high quality, timely and better tailored to the needs of the people of Scotland. The Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and is steered by an Executive Group which represents four regional research committees: East Scotland, North East Scotland, South East of Scotland and West of Scotland. The Executive Group aims to include key stroke researchers in Scotland, plus...
2024 Patient and Public Involvement Event Resources
Hosted by NHS Research Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government on Tuesday 12 March 2024, to showcase the strength and diversity of patient and public involvement (PPI) across Scotland. The event brought together PPI partners, PPI and engagement (PPIE) professionals, researchers (including early career researchers) and policymakers working in, and with an interest in, developing their PPI practice and activities and offered an opportunity for sharing, networking a...
NHS Research Scotland
Our Vision To place Scotland at the international forefront of clinical research. Our Mission To support and promote excellence in clinical research in NHS Scotland, that will make a positive difference to patients health within Scotland, the UK and internationally. Our Role Help deliver high quality studies in the NH...
About the Specialty
The NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Advisory Group consists of local champions from each Health Board and representatives from Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Midwifery, Nursing and Trainees This group is designed to share key information regarding research in Scotland in Reproductive Health and Childbirth: Disseminating this locally and advising the Clinical Lead and Champion Support Manager of any local barriers to research...
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Associate Principal Investigator Scheme
The Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme aims to develop health and care professionals to become the Principal Investigators (PIs) of the future. It is a six month in-work training opportunity, providing practical experience for healthcare professionals starting their research career. People who would not normally have the opportunity to take part in clinical research in their day-to-day role have the chance to experience what it means to work on and deliver an NIHR portfolio...
A Streamlined Pathway
To access tissue, researchers should contact their local Biorepository Manager who will provide advice to start the application process, discuss project requirements and produce an individual cost quotation. An expert committee assess the merit of each request on scientific, technical, and ethical grounds. If satisfied that the research is w...
