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NHS Research Scotland
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Ensuring NHS Scotland provides the best environment to support clinical research so patients can benefit from new and better treatments. https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/
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A two-day introductory course providing an overview of methods and frameworks essential for conducting clinical research will be held by @eduedinburghcrf.bsky.social in May.

Read more 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/11th-edinburgh-clinical-research-methodology-course
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November 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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The Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology is an online intensive course which provides a complete overview of key considerations in epidemiological research methods. @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social

Read more 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/aberdeen-short-course-in-epidemiology-2026
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November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Join this upcoming webinar for an insider’s guide to navigating the UK health and care research ecosystem and understanding the support available through @nihr.bsky.social.

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mr6ka34
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November 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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An online event will provide Scotland’s healthcare researchers and innovators with details of health-related funding opportunities offered by the £80 billion Horizon Europe programme. @innovateuk.bsky.social

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5xsnrb68
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November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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The Scottish Preconception Health Research Showcase is set to take place on Thursday 26 March 2026 at Stirling Court Hotel, on campus at The University of Stirling, with interested parties now invited to save the date.

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ybwb9374
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November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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The next rounds of the NHS Research Scotland Fellowships are now open for applications, with a closing date of Tuesday 9 December.

Read more about the schemes and apply 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-research-scotland-fellowships/
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Join this upcoming webinar for an insider’s guide to navigating the UK health and care research ecosystem and understanding the support available through @nihr.bsky.social.

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mr6ka34
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November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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A Scottish Preconception Health Research Showcase has been announced for springtime, bringing together insights and success stories from a collaborative community of experts, laying the groundwork for future research ambitions. #SPHRN2026

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ybwb9374
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November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Applications are being invited by @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social for its Researcher Development Fellowship, supporting GPs to build a clinical academic career.

Read more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nCi5BZ
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A half-day workshop from @eduedinburghcrf.bsky.social will give attendees the opportunity to learn and apply skills in qualitative data analysis.

Find out more 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/qualitative-data-analysis-a-practical-workshop
Promotional image for a Qualitative Data Analysis workshop, hosted by the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility. The graphic shows an audience listening to a speaker at the front of a room. Event details and a link to nrs.org.uk/calendar are included.
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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The Chief Scientist Office has opened their Early Postdoctoral Fellowships for application, providing three years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers.

Apply now 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h
Advertisement for the Early Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Chief Scientist Office, featuring two researchers smiling and discussing in a laboratory. Includes the details: "This scheme is designed to build health research capacity in Scotland and as such, it provides the opportunity for both clinical and non–clinical health researchers to develop their research following successful completion of a PhD. Deadline Tuesday 10 March."
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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@nihr.bsky.social and the UK Office for Life Sciences are collaborating to support the delivery of drug and alcohol addiction research.

Between September — January, funding opportunities will open for applications.

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/cwse8t7w
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November 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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The next Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group webinar will feature speakers on the topic of Endometrial Cancer, Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis and the VPAG project in Scotland.

Register now 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hN5QkQ
Event announcement for an online webinar on endometrial cancer and Lynch syndrome diagnosis, and VPAG in Scotland, hosted by the NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group on November 19, from 12.10-1 pm. Features speakers Dr. Neil Ryan, RCOG Subspecialty Trainee in Gynaecological Oncology and CSO/NES Clinical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh; Sarah Kennedy, VPAG Network Manager, NHS Research Scotland; and Dr Lucky Saraswat, a Consultant Gynaecologist and minimal access surgeon in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Scotland’s Life Sciences Conference and Awards Dinner will recognise outstanding individuals and teams across nine categories. Deadline for awards submissions is Friday 5 December.

Read more 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/scotlands-life-sciences-conference-and-awards-dinner
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November 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
Promotional banner for NHS Researcher Development Fellowship by Chief Scientist Office, featuring two healthcare professionals smiling and conversing, with details about the fellowship and a deadline posted as 17 December. Additional link to read more at www.cso.scot.nhs.uk. Text reads: "The NHS Researcher Development Fellowship is an introductory fellowship aimed at NHS employees currently working as a Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Pharmacist, Healthcare Scientist or other in a clinical role to enable them to explore research as part of their existing NHS role."
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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The next Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group webinar will feature speakers on the topic of Endometrial Cancer, Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis and the VPAG project in Scotland.

Register now 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hN5QkQ
Event announcement for an online webinar on endometrial cancer and Lynch syndrome diagnosis, and VPAG in Scotland, hosted by the NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group on November 19, from 12.10-1 pm. Features speakers Dr. Neil Ryan, RCOG Subspecialty Trainee in Gynaecological Oncology and CSO/NES Clinical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh; Sarah Kennedy, VPAG Network Manager, NHS Research Scotland; and Dr Lucky Saraswat, a Consultant Gynaecologist and minimal access surgeon in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
November 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The next round of NHS Education Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office's joint lectureship scheme is now open for applications.

Apply by Monday 26 January 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/applications-now-open-for-the-nes-cso-postdoctoral-lectureship-scheme
Promotional image for the NES/CSO Postdoctoral Lectureship Scheme, featuring a smiling individual in professional attire. The background includes text detailing the fellowship application for Scottish specialty registrars, with a deadline and a website link, www.cso.scot.nhs.uk, for more information.
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Applications are now open for the next intake of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Clinical Academic Fellowships.

Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academic-fellowship-now-open-for-applications/
Promotional graphic for the Clinical Academic Fellowship by the Chief Scientist Office. Features a smiling individual with glasses leaning against a brick wall, alongside key information about the fellowship's application details and deadline, and a link to the CSO website where this information is also available.
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Successful candidates will receive the title of @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social Research Fellow, with the scheme allowing them protected time from April 2026 up to March 2029, subject to satisfactory review.

Read more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nCi5BZ
Promotional image for NHS Research Scotland featuring Dr. Ellen Drost, Network Manager (Primary Care). A quote alongside the picture reads: "We expect that successful candidates for this award will already have significant research experience and will be able to lead their own research activity. This research experience would be most easily evidenced by a PhD or other higher degree with a significant research component."
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Abstract submissions have been extended for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event.

Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Tuesday 11 November.

Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
Promotional image for a Patient and Public Involvement Event by NHS Research Scotland on 3 March 2026 at Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling. The image features three circles with photographs of people engaging in group discussions and presentations. Includes a link for more information and event times.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Applications are being invited by @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social for its Researcher Development Fellowship, supporting GPs to build a clinical academic career.

Read more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nCi5BZ
Promotional image for NHS Research Scotland, featuring two individuals in a GP office engaged in conversation across a table, with text promoting the Primary Care Research Fellowship scheme for GPs. Visit nrs.org.uk/news for more information.
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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The next rounds of the NHS Research Scotland Fellowships are now open for applications, with a closing date of Tuesday 9 December.

Read more about the schemes and apply 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-research-scotland-fellowships/
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November 7, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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The Parkinson’s Clinical Trial Research Companion Guide has been designed collaboratively with the intention of making people feel supported to get involved in research opportunities that suit them.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/491bIET
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November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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The next Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group webinar will feature speakers on the topic of Endometrial Cancer, Lynch Syndrome Diagnosis and the VPAG project in Scotland.

Register now 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hN5QkQ
Event announcement for an online webinar on endometrial cancer and Lynch syndrome diagnosis, and VPAG in Scotland, hosted by the NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group on November 19, from 12.10-1 pm. Features speakers Dr. Neil Ryan, RCOG Subspecialty Trainee in Gynaecological Oncology and CSO/NES Clinical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh; Sarah Kennedy, VPAG Network Manager, NHS Research Scotland; and Dr Lucky Saraswat, a Consultant Gynaecologist and minimal access surgeon in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has launched a co-created guide to help encourage the breaking down of barriers to involvement in clinical trials.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/491bIET
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November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM