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Expert Members wanted for NHS Research Ethics Committee

Professionals holding GMC, NMC, GPhC or HCPC registration invited to join East of Scotland Research Ethics Service (EoSRES) The Research Ethics Service in Scotland is part of a UK-wide national service aimed at facilitating research, whilst simultaneously protecting the rights, safety, dignity and well-being of people participating in research in the NHS. The service is supported by th...

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Coronavirus: process for fast-track research

Research in a public health emergency During a public health emergency, such as coronavirus, time is of the essence. Health research studies can support improved understanding of the condition, help to generate better diagnoses, test new treatments and help to prevent and manage the spread of disease. As worldwide cases of coronavirus increase, and funders work quickly to commit money to studies in this area the Health Research...

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Coronavirus: UKRI-NIHR funding announcement

UKRI-NIHR rapid-response research call announced to develop vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics or address the epidemiology, spread or underpinning knowledge of the novel coronavirus The remit of the call is for UK researchers – with Scottish researchers eligible – working with international partners where appropriate, to submit pro...

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Coronavirus: CEPI research call

In response to Coronavirus, the UK Government is providing £20million to CEPI, and CEPI are accepting applications for involvement https://cepi.net/get_involved/cfps/  The deadline for applications is Friday 14 Feb (2020), 15:00 CET.  The call is open worldwide to all types of non-profit research organisations, for-profit companies, international organisations and foundations, joint R&...

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Celebrating 20 years of World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day 2020 takes place on Tuesday 4 February. Since creation of this international campaign in February 2000, progress is evident in many areas - increased political will, technological advancements, research breakthroughs, and greater public understanding of cancer. However there is still much more to be done, and 2020 marks the midway p...

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NRS Ageing grant funding available

Small grants to support collaborative, multidisciplinary research NRS Ageing brings together Scotland’s leading clinical staff, academics, carers and patients to support a diverse portfolio of observational and interventional research relevant to the care of older people. Small grants are currently being offered to support work leading directly to an application for major re...

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Ground-breaking MND clinical trial announced

Hundreds of people living with MND are now being invited to take part in one of the UK’s most comprehensive clinical trials in a generation. Announced by MND Scotland on 15 January, the clinical drug trial will test multiple new treatments for MND, and will be open to almost every person in Scotland with the illness, regardless of how the disease or current treatmen...

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CSO festive message

Euan Dick, Head of the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) reflects on his first few months in post, pays tribute to the hard work and support for research and innovation across health and social care, as well as looking forward to 2020 and beyond “As the festive season approaches, it is naturally a time of reflection. I’ve spent just three months in post, as Head of CSO, but throughout I have been impressed by the professionalism, commitment, ambition and energy across the rese...

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NHS Research Scotland Conference 2020

A bigger, bolder and more impactful showcase of research – the NRS Conference returns in 2020 with two days dedicated to celebrating Scotland’s research, science and innovation strengths Taking place over two days, from 1 - 2 December 2020 at University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow, the conference will be the largest NRS Conference...

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Review of the NRS Networks and Specialty Groups: patient and public survey

The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is seeking the views of patients and the public as part of the continuing review of the NHS Research Scotland topic-specific support infrastructure. NHS Research Scotland Topic Networks and Specialty Groups facilitate the development, set up and completion of health and social care research studies across Scotland, improving the quality and quantity of studies available...

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