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HRA launch Transparency in Research survey

Tell the HRA what you think about transparency in research The Health Research Authority (HRA) is asking you to complete its short survey on research transparency. It is aimed primarily at researchers, sponsors and funders, but is open to anyone with an interest in the transparency agenda.  The questionnaire is one strand of the HRA’s project to make research more transparent, as...

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Vacancy: Project Leader, Scottish Social Care Research Governance Framework

NRS are looking to appoint a Project Leader, who will be based within the Central Management Team, to lead the development of a Research Governance Framework (RGF) to meet the needs of Scotland’s Social Care Services employers, staff, and service users and their families. Half-time one year fixed term £30-£40k(Secondments will be considered) Closing date: Friday 24 August 2018 The precise span of...

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New version of UK-wide model Non-Commercial Agreement (mNCA) published

The mNCA is a template used to agree the relationship between, and the responsibilities of, non-commercial sponsors and their research sites in relation to specific studies. The update replaces the 2008 version, which was revised following a consultation by the Health Rese...

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NCRI are looking for your ideas to accelerate cancer research

The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) launches 'Beyond the Horizon' meeting series, providing a platform for conversations to accelerate progress in cancer-related research The number of people diagnosed with cancer every year is set to grow to around 22 million by 2030. This is a global challenge, and one that requires faster progress and a more coordinated approach. Advances in research related to cancer bring unprecedented opportunities and challenges, for which we need to...

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iCAN Summit 2018 arrives in Edinburgh

The International Children’s Advisory Network (iCAN) Summit 2018 arrives in Edinburgh on Sunday bringing together young people from across the globe and supporting the scientific community to engage with children on research, medicine, and innovation. Running from 8 – 13 July, the week-long summit has been organised by the NRS Children’s Network, and will host over 150 deleg...

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CSO partner with Kidney Research UK to fund a postdoctoral fellowship in renal research

Funding for a postdoctoral position in renal research has been made available thanks to a partnership with Kidney Research UK, the leading charity dedicated to research into kidney disease in the UK. Applications are currently invited for a career funding grant of £190k to support a post-doctoral post for a non-clinical scientist for three years – based in Scotland.  The funding is being provided jointly by Kidney Research UK and CSO. Transplantation and regener...

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Funding for MND Research

The Scottish Government is partnering with MND Scotland to fund a £240,000 Clinical Academic Fellowship in motor neurone disease (MND) research. Announced at the start of MND Awareness Week (18 - 24 June), this is the second fellowship of its kind and will be open to individuals training in, or seeking to train in, all disciplines of medicine. The funding will support a research-led clinical academic who will go...

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New governance arrangements for Research Ethics Committees

The Health Research Authority and the UK health departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have today published revised Governance Arrangements for Research Ethics Committees.   Health and social care research can sometimes involve an element of risk, but it’s essential that this doesn’t compromi...

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NHS Scotland – a proud history, an exciting future

The annual NHS Scotland event returns for 2018, taking place at SEC, Glasgow on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 June. In its thirteenth year, it provides the opportunity for those working in and with the NHS in Scotland to come together to consider challenges, share best practice and consider innovative approaches to delivering high quality care. This year also marks the

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Single electronic submissions of the IRAS Form

Frequently asked questions on single electronic submissions of the IRAS Form for NHS/HSC studies led from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are available at the  Four Nations Compatibility IRAS page. On 28 June 2018* an update to IRAS, the Integrated Research Application System, will introduce a s...

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