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Final Health Research Authority (HRA) Clinical Trials Guidance Published
2nd October 2025
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has published final guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials regulations which come into force across all four nations o...
Scotland events set to encourage researchers to apply for vital social care funding
30th September 2025
The NIHR Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) is running two free events in Scotland next month for researchers who are considering applying for...
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Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing joins Annual Scientific Meeting line-up
30th September 2025
The NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network is hosting its Annual Scientific Meeting next month in an accessible hybrid format, proudly boasting a strong line-up of speake...
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Mental Health Network invites expressions of interest in key regional roles
17th September 2025
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network is keen to supplement its expertise by adding new members to its East and West Nodes with expressions of interest now bei...
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Programme announced for Scotland’s leading research and innovation conference with prizes awarded to best presentations — register now
9th September 2025
A strong programme focussed on setting a progressive new healthcare agenda has been announced for Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference, taking place in E...
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Research Grant Collaboration Agreement endorsed by the Health Research Authority for use across the UK
5th September 2025
The contract was developed by the Research and Development Forum's
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New network established to boost commercial research delivery across the UK
29th August 2025
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £6.5 million, funded jointly through a public-private partnership with the pharmaceutical industry...
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Patient and Public Involvement Event organisers urge community to get inspired for abstract submissions
27th August 2025
Organisers of a third powerful showcase of Scotland’s patient and public involvement (PPI) initiatives have opened a call for the submission of inspiring abstracts...
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Virtual ‘mini conference’ set to showcase research and primary care infrastructure developments
14th August 2025
A free lunchtime ‘mini conference’ will be held virtually next month, aimed at engaging primary care clinicians, practice staff, GP trainees, and medical students...
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Specialty Group announces first webinar with leading reproductive health and childbirth expert
12th August 2025
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced its first quarterly webinar taking place next month with a leading expert pres...
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