Events and training

Information on events NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Musculoskeletal are hosting, supporting, exhibiting or attending.

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Scottish Society for Rheumatology Meeting 2026 19th 20th November RCPE Show more Show less

The Scottish Society for Rheumatology Autumn meeting will take place 19-20 November at the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh.

Registration details will be released shortly, including details of an NRS session on the Friday afternoon

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From Evidence to Authorisation: Enabling Medicines, Medical Devices and AI Innovation in Scotland Show more Show less

19 November 2026 11am – 4pm
The Teaching and Learning Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus, Glasgow
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Hosted by the West of Scotland Innovation Hub in partnership with South East of Scotland Innovation Hub (HISES) and the NHS North of Scotland Innovation Hub, this event offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with colleagues from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and gain insight into the evolving regulatory landscape for healthcare innovation.

The programme will cover:

The evolving UK regulatory framework for medical devices
CTIMP/CIMD studies
Post-market surveillance and safety monitoring
Innovative regulatory pathways for medicines

The session will provide practical insight into the processes that help bring new medicines, medical devices and AI-enabled technologies safely into healthcare. A rare opportunity to directly engage with the MHRA, for colleagues within the innovation ecosystem in Scotland.

Medical Research Council (MRC) Development Pathway Funding Scheme (DPFS) / Proof of Concept applicant webinar Show more Show less

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 Research Team will deliver a webinar for potential applicants on Tuesday 2 June, 11:00-12:15.

The webinar will provide:

An overview of the MRC Proof of Concept scheme
Information on what the MRC is looking for in an application
Information on the application and assessment process
Tips for writing a successful stage one application
An opportunity for questions and answers

The session will be recorded and published after the live event.

Find out more about the scheme, panel and stage one application prior to the webinar.

Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course 3rd & 4th Dec 2026 Show more Show less

This two-day course has been running for more than two decades to support the professional development of anyone involved or interested in clinical trial management.

The aims of the course are:

To develop attendees’ knowledge and skills in clinical trial management.
To improve attendees’ understanding of related disciplines including research governance, regulation, trial methodology, data management, monitoring, and project management, with a view to effective teamworking
To highlight the importance of Research Inclusion, including Patient Public Involvement and

Engagement (PPIE), and the need for efficiency in trial design and conduct. These threads will run through the whole course.

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. Sessions provide practical guidance and facilitate discussion, information exchange and provide plenty of networking opportunities.

The course is co-delivered by The Universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

Course Fees:

NHS/Academic rate = £570
Industry rate = £970

For further details, including how to register, visit the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facilities website.

NIHR Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) in Scotland - Introduction Show more Show less

The NIHR Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) offers research delivery nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) working in Scotland the opportunity to develop as Principal Investigators on NIHR portfolio studies.

How to apply

Key dates for Cohort 3 are as follows:

Applications open:	01 October 2026
Applications close:	08 November 2026
Programme starts:	02 February 2027

Please ensure you read all information before applying.

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Connections in CVRM Research in Scotland Symposium Day 26th Oct 2026 Show more Show less

Join us for an NHS Research Scotland collaborative symposium, bringing together four research areas to discover how Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, and Metabolic (CVRM) specialities are uniting to deliver innovative, holistic multi-morbidity clinical trials that directly benefit patients across Scotland

Applications are open for NHS Fellowship in Clinical Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) Show more Show less

Public Service Delivery (PSD) Scotland works in collaboration with national leads and Guy's & St Thomas' London to support the NHS Fellowship in Clinical AI.

Applications are open from Monday 5 October to Monday 16 November.

A limited number of opportunities are being offered during October to speak to PSD contacts for an informal chat to assist potential applicants who may be unsure if clinical AI is for them. For this and further guidance please contact Susan Donaldson, Principal Educator on nes.learningandinnovation@nhs.scot.

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