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A festive message from Professor Dame Anna Dominczak, Chief Scientist (Health), The Scottish Government
12th December 2025
Looking back on 2025, a great deal has been achieved, and for that hard work undertaken across our research and innovation community, I am very grateful Now, we must t...
Dundee clinical trials team recognised internationally for rapid launch of Parkinson’s Disease study
12th December 2025
Dundee’s clinical trials and research team has received international recognition after its site became one of the first in the world to launch a phase 3 clinical trial...
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Scotland events successfully engage researcher interest in key source of social care funding
10th December 2025
Two recent events in Scotland organised by the NIHR Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) have been hailed a success Supported by NHS Research...
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Speciality Group webinar to focus on common conditions affecting quality of life for women
27th November 2025
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced its next quarterly webinar for February with a focus on efforts to better unde...
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Online workshop set to offer Horizon Europe funding guidance to Scotland’s researchers and innovators
21st November 2025
An online event will provide Scotland’s healthcare researchers and innovators with details of health-related funding opportunities offered by the £80 billion Horiz...
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Preconception Health Research Showcase set to share insights in spring next year
17th November 2025
A Scottish Preconception Health Research Showcase has been announced for springtime next year, bringing together insights and success stories from a collaborative community of...
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Network encourages applications to new Primary Care Research Fellowship scheme for GPs
6th November 2025
Applications are being invited by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network for its Researcher Development Fellowship, supporting GPs to build a clinical academic c...
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Parkinson’s clinical trials guide launched to encourage better understanding around participation
3rd November 2025
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has launched a co-created guide to help encourage the breaking down of barriers to involvement in cli...
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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...
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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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