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Registration now open - NRS Conference 2017

Registration is now open for NRS Conference 2017! Join us in 2017 to celebrate Scotland's dynamic research environment, explore cutting edge science and consider how we translate our research into improved care for patients across NHS Scotland and beyond. With the theme of Realistic Medicine: The Value and Impa...

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Fight for Sight partners with CSO to fund research in Scotland

The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government has partnered with Fight for Sight, the UK’s leading eye research charity, to help address age-related eye diseases. The charity is calling for research applications from Scottish based researchers for a grant of up to £200,000 for up...

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Scotland to host the International Children's Advisory Network (iCAN) summit

Scotland is set to host the International Children Advisory Network (iCAN) Summit in 2018 bringing together young people across the globe and supporting the scientific community to engage with children on research, medicine, and innovation. Organised by the NRS Children's Network, the week-long summit will take place in Edinburgh. iCAN is a worldwide consortium of children’s advisory groups work...

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Health Research Authority releases three eLearning modules

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has developed six new eLearning modules, the first three modules ready now as an aid for researchers, R&D staff, study sponsors, research ethics committee members and the wider research community. Three further modules concerning research involving human tissue, research involving exposure to ionising radiation and confidentiality and information governance considerations in research, are to be released imminently. The modules are relev...

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Vacancy: NRS Data Quality Support Officer

A vacancy has become available to join NHS Research Scotland. Closing date for applications is Friday 21 July 2017. Organisation: NHS Research Scotland Central Management Team (CMT) Position: Data Quality Support Officer Salary: NHS Band 5 equivalent This post is being offered on a full-time basis for an initial fixed term of one year. The post is open to individuals interested in a secondme...

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Vacancy: Chief Scientist - Health

Applications are now invited for the post of Chief Scientist, Health. This is a key Senior Civil Service role in the Scottish Government and provides a unique opportunity to have a direct influence on strategic policy outcomes affecting the future of Scotland. It is one of three Chief Scientific posts in the Scottish Government.  The purpose of the role is to identify, promote and encourage research which addresses the health and healthcare needs of the pe...

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Single form replaces separate ethics and R&D application forms on a UK-wide basis

From the evening of 28 June 2017 a combined IRAS form that merges the REC and R&D forms will be used across the UK. Already in place for projects where the lead NHS R&D office is based in England, the single IRAS form should be used for projects where the lead NHS/HSC R&D office is based in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.  The streamlined single system is a result of the work of the Four Nations NHS/HSC Compatibility Programme and contributes to making it easier f...

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New Members Needed for CSO Committees and Panels

The Chief Scientist Office is looking to recruit new members to its research funding Committees and Capacity Building interview panels. Expressions of interest are invited from established researchers based within Scottish Universities or Health Boards (including scientists, medical doctors and allied health professionals) to both the Health Improvement, Protection and Services Research Committee and the Translational Clinical Studies Committee. Each of these committees meets twice per...

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Vacancy: Permissions Coordinating Centre Change Manager

Employer: SHIL, based within NRS PCC this is open to individuals interested in a secondment opportunity. Location: NHS Grampian R&D Offices, Foresterhill, Aberdeen. Reports to: NRS CMT General Manager. Local functional management through NHS Grampian R&D Director. Term: The post is for a one y...

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Opportunity to Join the Chief Scientist Office Public Engagement Group

We are looking to recruit new members of our public engagement group (PEG). The main role of our group is to provide a lay perspective on the activities of CSO and ensure the public view is taken into account in relevant policy and funding issues. The group meets in Edinburgh 2-3 times a year for group information events. In addition, Members are normally appointed by the Chief Scientist to one of the various CSO Committees and Groups. Members attend these Committees to provide a lay perspect...

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