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 the Communications and Engagement Team at communications@nrs.org.uk.
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Health research register and biobank celebrates 15-year milestone in medical innovation
28th July 2026
A pioneering initiative for connecting Scottish researchers and volunteers who want to take part in studies that improve the country’s health is celebrating its 15t...
General Practice Commercial Clinical Trials Fellowships
17th July 2026
Applications are open for Clinical Trials Fellowships across Scotland, helping to expand commercial clinical trial delivery into primary care and community settings Th...
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Our Future Health’s mobile clinics launch in Scotland
8th July 2026
From early July, Our Future Health’s mobile clinics will travel across Scotland to enable more people to take part in health research
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Double milestone celebration demonstrates research as integral to our future NHS
3rd July 2026
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is marking a powerful double milestone for healthcare on 5 July, as the NHS anniversary coincides with global Research Appreciation Day The...
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Applications invited for Glasgow-based research manager role to link up with primary care ambitions
2nd July 2026
Applications are being invited for the role of Research Nurse Manager, offering an opportunity to ‘influence service development, lead high-performing teams and improve...
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NHS research network heading for Inverness, Wick, and Thurso on whistle-stop engagement tour
23rd June 2026
Leading members of an NHS research network are heading to the Highlands next month to meet anyone interested in participating in the study of conditions such as Dementia, Hunt...
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Scotland red-y to unite in celebration of annual research awareness day
19th June 2026
Members of the public, study participants, and researchers are set to unite across Scotland in a show of strength to help raise awareness around #Red4Research Day (Friday 19)
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Trial delivery in Scotland supports approval of new treatment option for blood cancer
19th June 2026
A next-generation drug with the potential to keep myeloma at bay for nearly a year has been approved for use across the NHS in Scotland, following a successful clinical trial...
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NRS Primary Care Network invites applications for high-profile leadership role
19th June 2026
A vacancy is now open for the role of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network Manager with applications being invited up to the end of Friday 3 July The succe...
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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network celebrates Scottish research with joint Stirling conference
17th June 2026
A recent two-day conference which championed Scottish research across a variety of disciplines has been hailed a success by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Neuroprogressive an...
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