Here you will find information on events NHS Research Scotland are hosting, supporting, exhibiting or attending. Contact information is provided for each event.
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NHS Ayrshire & Arran Research Mentorship Scheme 2026–2027
Date: 01/04/2026 to 01/03/2027 Venue: Online
Open to all NHS Scotland staff, supporting Scotland's One Nation approach to research capacity building The NHS Ayrshire & Arran Research Mentorship Scheme (RMS) Seminar Series for 2026–2027 is now open. The programme strengthens research confidence a...
11th Grampian Research Conference
Date: 14/05/2026 to 15/05/2026 Venue: Robert Gordon University
The 11th Grampian Research Conference will take place at Robert Gordon University (RGU) on 14-15 May, bringing together researchers and clinicians from across the country to focus on this year’s theme: Better Cancer Outcomes Day one will feature sessions on the...
NHS Research Scotland Respiratory Event 2026
Date: 17/06/2026 to 17/06/2026 Venue: Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh
The NHS Research Scotland Respiratory Group is holding their third annual event on Wednesday 17 June at Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh
NHS Research Scotland Infectious Diseases Event 2026
Date: 16/09/2026 to 16/09/2026 Venue: V&A, Dundee
The NHS Research Scotland Infectious Diseases Specialty Group is holding a free in-person event on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at the V&A, Dundee This event aims to bring together individuals working in clinical, academic, and/or research settings across Scotland...
UK & Ireland Clinical Research Facility Conference 2026
Date: 09/07/2026 to 09/07/2026 Venue: Trinity College Dublin
This year’s UK & Ireland CRF Conference will be held in Dublin on the Thursday 9 and Friday 10 July in the Business School at Trinity College Dublin Visit
Medical Research Council (MRC) Proof of Concept Stage One Applicant Webinar
Date: 02/06/2026 to 02/06/2026 Venue: Online, Microsoft Teams
The MRC Proof of Concept scheme (formerly known as the Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme) reopens for stage one applications on 2 July 2026, with the next deadline on 18 November 2026 Ahead of this funding opportunity opening, the MRC Translational R...
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Genetics and Rare Diseases Specialty Group and the Scottish Clinical Genomics Forum Joint Event
Date: 20/05/2026 to 20/05/2026 Venue: Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC)
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Genetics and Rare Diseases Specialty Group and the Scottish Clinical Genomics Forum are hosting an in-person event, free for academic, clinical, government and third-sector colleagues at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) in Edinburgh,...
Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course (ECTMC) 2026
Date: 03/12/2026 to 04/12/2026 Venue: Pollock Halls, University of Edinburgh
This two-day course aims to develop your knowledge and skills in clinical trial management The course consists of a variety of workshops, practical tasks and lectures. Interactive sessions cover key topics associated with setting up and delivering clinical trials. Ses...
FORUM Sir Colin Dollery Lecture 2026: Engineering biology to improve health
Date: 02/06/2026 to 02/06/2026 Venue: The Symposium Building, Surgeons Quarter, Hill Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW
Join the FORUM Sir Colin Dollery Lecture 2026 by Professor Susan Rosser, with cross-sector discussion chaired by Professor Dame Angela McLean, Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government This event is open to anyone with a stake in the future of life sciences and health...
NHS Research Scotland Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care and Scottish Intensive Care Society Audit Group (SICSAG) Conference 2026
Date: 23/09/2026 to 24/09/2026 Venue: Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank
The annual NHS Research Scotland Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care and Scottish Intensive Care Society Audit Group (SICSAG) Conference will be held on the 23 and 24 of September 2026 in-person at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank
