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News
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 directe...
Sign Up for Future Research
Over 300,000 people have registered to join the Scottish Health Research Register (SHARE) - and this number is growing each day. By joining SHARE, participants agree to allow the coded data in t...
NRS Management Board
Oversight of NHS Research Scotland is achieved through the NRS Management Board involving the Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government and Research and Development Directors from the four lead research Health Boards in Scotland. Members Euan Dick Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO), Scottish Government Dr Charles Weller General Manager, NHS Research Scotland (NRS...
Take Part in Diabetes Research
New medical treatments and therapies are being developed through research all the time, bringing hope to people living with diabetes; but the researchers making these breakthroughs need your help The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Diabetes Register gives all patients with diabetes, living in Scotland, an opportunity to be contacted about taking part in diabetes-related research projects. By joining the Diabetes Register, you allow the NRS Diabetes Network to securely access your...
Events
NHS Lothian R&D Conference 2025
This is taking place on Thursday 22nd May at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh. The theme of this year's conference is 'The Evolving Landscape of Clinical Research in NHS Lothian'. We will be attending and will have a stall at the event so please come and talk to us. Register to attend
COVID-19
The research and development community across Scotland played a critical role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government, NHS Research Scotland and Health Board Research and Development Offices worked closely and...
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Associate Principal Investigator Scheme
The Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme aims to develop health and care professionals to become the Principal Investigators (PIs) of the future. It is a six month in-work training opportunity, providing practical experience for healthcare professionals starting their research career. People who would not normally have the opportunity to take part in clinical research in their day-to-day role have the chance to experience what it means to work on and deliver an NIHR portfolio...
NHS Research Scotland
Our Vision To place Scotland at the international forefront of clinical research. Our Mission To support and promote excellence in clinical research in NHS Scotland, that will make a positive difference to patients health within Scotland, the UK and internationally. Our Role Help deliver high quality studies in the NH...
National Contract Value Review
The national contract value review (NCVR) is a standardised, national approach to costing for commercial contract research From 14 October 2024, NCVR will include Early Phase (phase I and IIa) and Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs) studies. Since its introduction across the UK in 2023 it has helped speed up commercial research set up times, making the UK a more attractive place for commercial organisations to undertake research studies, ensuring UK patients have e...
