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This section provides information on the latest news from NHS Research Scotland. You can also subscribe to Research Bulletin, our monthly newsletter, by accessing our subscribe form.
All media enquiries should be directed to Fiona Fleming, Communications Manager on 07549891564 or fiona.fleming@nrs.org.uk.
Cross-border arrangements for provision of NHS R&D local site-specific information for cross-border studies
13th April 2016
Over the next 6 months, the four Nations have committed to review the information required for study approval/confirmation of capacity and capability at the local NHS site...
Clinical Research Specialty Group Lead roles
8th March 2016
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government is seeking applicants for three Clinical Research Specialty Group Lead roles. These part-time posts are open to med...
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Lorraine Kelly becomes 100,000th volunteer to join SHARE
2nd March 2016
Television presenter – and former Rector of the University of Dundee – Lorraine Kelly has become the 100,000th volunteer to join a Scotland-wide effort to help shap...
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Pfizer Rare Disease Unit call for Collaborative Drug Discovery Research Proposals
12th February 2016
The Chief Scientist Office in collaboration with the Pfizer Rare Disease Research Unit is pleased to invite a call for collaborative drug discovery research proposals i...
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National Clinical Champion Appointments
14th January 2016
As part of the restructuring of the NHS Research Scotland Network, the Chief Scientist Office is looking to appoint National Clinical Champions / Research Network Leads for the...
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UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
5th January 2016
CSO, along with the HRA and other Devolved Administrations, has been working to develop a draft UK-wide policy framework to replace the existing country specific versions....
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National Clinical Leads appointed in key specialties
2nd December 2015
National clinical leads have been appointed to Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oral and Dental, and Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders. These roles provide n...
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Call for Comments - Site specific information for NHS/ HSC sites
26th November 2015
The UK Four Nations Group is seeking views on the content and format of Site Specific Information (SSI) provided to sites for NHS/HSC permission of research.
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New Alzheimer’s disease drug trial opens across Scotland
17th November 2015
People with Alzheimer’s disease who live in Scotland are being asked to consider taking part in a ground-breaking government-funded trial. The trial is investigatin...
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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) participant sought in Glasgow for national heart failure study
12th November 2015
A national heart failure study (SUPPORT HF) is looking for a Patient Public Involvement representative in Glasgow. SUP...
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