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Resources Application form Guidance for researchers booklet 2025
Researchers
Please see our Guidance for Researchers document for detailed information on how the network can support you to recruit study participants from a primary care setting. Any further questions please contact Jen Currie,
Glasgow Clinical Research Facility Course Listing
The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) Education Programme provides an extensive programme of education tailored to meet the needs of the clinical research community. The aim of the education programme is to increase and promote research capacity and capability through a multi-profess...
Industry Case Studies
NHS Research Scotland supports clinical research studies and innovative research collaborations from all life science sectors including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology companies. Our case studies spotlight positive work across Scotland – delivery of complex studies, rapid set up and delivery, effective recruitment and strengthening of partnerships – and illustrate Scotland’s expertise, infrastructure, and capabilities. To discuss i...
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
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...
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...
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Infrastructure
Clinical research is embedded within our NHS facilitating timely access to resources and a strong support infrastructure. Scotland operates a centralised system to support clinical research and improve quality, efficiency and co-ordination. Working on a pan-Scotland basis a responsive infrastructure has been implemented to encourage researchers to bring studies to Scotland and ensure that obtaining R&D permission is...
Health Professionals
Please see our GP information leaflet for further detail on how the network can support you to take part in research within a primary care setting. A recent article by Dr David Shukla, a GP working in Dudley, England gives his perspective on the value of getting involved in research within Primary Care. "Involvement with research benefits patients, doctors and...
