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Get Involved

Get involved in a clinical trial Information about specific cancer trials can be found on the UKCTG website or the CRUK website or you can ask your healthcare professional or contact your local cancer network for further information. General resources on clinical trials can be found on our

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Clinical Research Facilities

A network of Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs) within Scotland provide a purpose-built environment for patient-oriented research. They provide access to cutting-edge clinical facilities and opportunities for research scientists to work closely with clinical researchers, and support the advancement of new therapies and treatments for patients. Facilities are available to: Healthcare professionals who would like to undertake commercial or non-commercial clinical and health...

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Calendar

Here you will find information on events NHS Research Scotland are hosting, supporting, exhibiting or attending. Contact information is provided for each event. We are committed to supporting the clinical research community across Scotland so if you wish to publicise an event on our website please contact communications@nrs.org.uk NHS Research Scotland is not responsible for the content on external sites.

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Steering Committee

The Scottish Pain Research Community (SPaRC) has a multidisciplinary steering committee to represent a wide range of expertise across basic science, clinical, and population health science.  

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Resources

NHS Research Scotland produces a range of resources to support and promote clinical research activity in Scotland. Please also visit our news and event pages for latest information, or follow us on Twitter

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Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Studies

We are working with researchers to promote the successful delivery of research studies in the NHS. We support a wide range of research, including: Studies of the development and treatment of acute and chronic infections Studies of the prevention, treatment, and control of healthcare associated infections Prevention of infections by vaccination Microbiology laboratories studies of pathogens causing clinical infections Where there is conside...

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Industry Partnership Forum

Formed in 2010, the NRS Industry Partnership Forum ensures close liaison between the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), NRS, the Life Sciences industry and patient representatives to increase, through collaboration, quality clinical research in Scotland. It is co-chaired by CSO and the Association of British Pharmaceutical I...

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Trainee Research Network

The Ophthalmology Trainee Research Network is an initiative to support trainees to develop and conduct research in Ophthalmology in Scotland. The aim of the group is to develop more home-grown research and to support the next generation of researchers by providing them with the skills and experience necessary to develop and conduct research. This is a UK-wide Specialty Group priority, supported by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. 

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Study Pathway

NHS Research Scotland works collaboratively across all Health Boards to provide a comprehensive and complete service. This national approach results in fast, efficient, and reliable support to deliver high-quality clinical trials in Scotland. You can contact the NRS Centralised Feasibility Service (Feasibility@nrs.org.uk) to place a feasibility enquiry.

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Network Events

To keep the community connected and provide an opportunity for researchers to share knowledge and foster collaboration, the Scottish Transplant Research Network provides regular events on the big topics in transplant and donation research, with UK and international expert speakers. Our

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