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NRS Career Researcher Fellowships: next round open for applications
1st September 2021
The next round of NRS Career Researcher Fellowships is now open for applications, with a deadline of Wednesday 17 November 2021 The aim of this scheme is to support Ge...

Vacancy: NRS Hepatology Clinical Lead
31st August 2021
The Chief Scientist Office is looking to appoint a clinical lead for
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Vacancy: NRS Metabolic and Endocrine Clinical Lead
31st August 2021
The Chief Scientist Office is looking to appoint a clinical lead for
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Scotland’s first national Brain Health & Dementia Research Strategy launches
8th July 2021
Today (8 July 2021) sees the launch of the first Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy, prepared by Alzheimer Scotland, The Scottish Dementia Research Consortiu...
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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine variant study opens in NHS Lothian
1st July 2021
The University of Oxford in partnership with AstraZeneca are leading the Phase II/III study, supported by NHS Research Scotland and recruiting in Edinburgh’s Western Gen...
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New UK plan published to propel clinical research into the future
23rd June 2021
Following the
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Scottish Seedcorn Fund for Neurological Research open for applications
2nd June 2021
The Chief Scientist Office and the
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Precision Medicine Alliance Scotland funding call
27th May 2021
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is today launching a call to stimulate delivery of Precision Medicin...
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Public underestimate UK’s role in coronavirus research, survey reveals
20th May 2021
A significant disconnect exists between people’s perceptions of the importance of coronavirus research, and their understanding of where it happened and who took part, a...
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World first COVID-19 vaccine booster study launches in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
20th May 2021
Volunteers from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will soon be able to receive a third ‘booster’ COVID-19 vaccine through a new clinical trial launching this week...
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