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About the Specialty

The NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Advisory Group consists of local champions from each Health Board and representatives from Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Midwifery, Nursing and Trainees This group is designed to share key information regarding research in Scotland in Reproductive Health and Childbirth: Disseminating this locally and advising the Clinical Lead and Champion Support Manager of any local barriers to research...

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Research Design Service

Researchers looking for advice and support in developing clinical research projects in Scotland can access help in through the Research, Development and Innovation offices in each NHS Scotland Health Board. Support provided at each site will vary, but offices are able to provide local support, and can direct researchers t...

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2024 Patient and Public Involvement Event Resources

Hosted by NHS Research Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government on Tuesday 12 March 2024, to showcase the strength and diversity of patient and public involvement (PPI) across Scotland. The event brought together PPI partners, PPI and engagement (PPIE) professionals, researchers (including early career researchers) and policymakers working in, and with an interest in, developing their PPI practice and activities and offered an opportunity for sharing, networking a...

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Dr Emma Law

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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...

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Carrying Out Research Across Borders

This toolkit is designed for use by researchers setting up and conducting research in the NHS, or health and social care settings across multiple UK nations If you have any queries relating to the below content, please contact the relevant organisation in your nation. England: queries@hra.nhs.uk Northern Ireland: 

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NHS Research Scotland Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care and Scottish Intensive Care Society Audit Group (SICSAG) Conference 2026

The annual NHS Research Scotland Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care and Scottish Intensive Care Society Audit Group (SICSAG) Conference will be held on the 23 and 24 of September 2026 in-person at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank On the first day (Wednesday 23 September) we will have speakers on all aspects of Anaesthetic, Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care research including updates from trainee research networks, work in progress,&nb...

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CONSULT e-learning on designing and conducting trials involving adults with impaired capacity to consent

Cardiff University has developed the CONSULT e-learning course to support researchers to design and conduct trials involving this population It is aimed at researchers who are interested in learning about the topic as well as those who already have experience in this area and is useful for all types of research not just clinical trials.  It includes information relevant to the different devolved nations in the UK.  The e-learning is free to access and can be complete...

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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...

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Alzheimer Scotland Conference 2025

We will be attending the Alzheimer Scotland Conference in Edinburgh on Monday 22nd September.  We will have a stand so please come and talk to us about our Clinical Trial study and other research that takes place in the Neuroprogressive & Dementia Network. Find out more  

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