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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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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · Jan 8
NHS Research Scotland is now posting on Bluesky! We support the placement, setup and delivery of clinical research studies and innovative research collaborations so that patients can benefit from breakthrough treatments.

As an introduction to our work, check out some recent updates and news 👇
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The free in-person events held by @nihr.bsky.social in Glasgow and Edinburgh in late October attracted a good turnout including, researchers who are considering applying for funding from the Research Programme for Social Care.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oNjWV4
Irina McLean, Health and Social Care Coordinator for NHS Research Scotland, pictured alongside the quote: "Thank you to everyone who joined us for the RPSC events in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The clear message was that they both provided a unique opportunity to share ideas, connect with collaborators, and ultimately develop research that addresses the complexities of social care." The NHS Research Scotland logo and the URL nrs.org.uk are visible.
December 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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A Dundee team has received international recognition after its site became one of the first in the world to launch a phase 3 clinical trial investigating a potential disease-modifying treatment for Parkinson’s disease. @nhstayside.bsky.social, @dundee.ac.uk

Read now 🔗 https://bit.ly/4iZICsu
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December 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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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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December 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Two recent events in Scotland organised by the @nihr.bsky.social Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) have been hailed a success.

Read the full story 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/scotland-events-successfully-engage-researcher-interest-in-key-source-of-social-care-funding
Promotional image for NHS Research Scotland featuring two older adults smiling and holding hands, highlighting successful engagement in Scotland events focused on social care funding. A link to more information, www.nrs.org.uk/news, is provided with a publication date of 10 December 2025.
December 12, 2025 at 11:03 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."
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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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.
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Did you miss our recent newsletter - read here: buff.ly/4oILvgt
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December 8, 2025 at 9:12 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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December 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Looking forward to tomorrow's SPaRC / @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk ASM in Dundee! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Check out our schedule to see when our team will be speaking, or come and find us at one of our posters 📊!

Hope to see you there! 👋

#PainResearch #SPaRC #Aberdeen
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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@nhsggc.bsky.social have a vacancy for a Commercial Research Delivery Centre Operational Manager, who will work within the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility.

Read more and apply 🔗 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?jobid=233523&source=JobtrainRss
CRDC Operational Manager:Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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@glasgow.ac.uk have announced a funded PhD studentship opportunity focused on addressing inequities in menopause care. Deadline for applications is 12 January.

Read more, and contact the named supervisors for more information 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Xzz25D
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December 4, 2025 at 8:43 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."
December 4, 2025 at 6:53 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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December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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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."
December 2, 2025 at 8:06 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.
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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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 28, 2025 at 8:15 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 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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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 27, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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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
Promotional banner for the 11th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course at the John McIntyre Conference Centre featuring a group of attendees engaged in discussion.
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
Promotional graphic for Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology 2026, a webinar hosted by the University of Aberdeen. It features an individual viewing a webinar on a laptop with the event details displayed: 2-17 March, online format. Find more information and events at nrs.org.uk/calendar.
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/
Promotional graphic for NHS Research Scotland Fellowships featuring a smiling individual sitting at a table, with text detailing the fellowship scheme, including application deadline and website link for more information.
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
A group of people seated around a table with laptops, with text overlayed: Webinar, Insider's guide to developing your healthtech innovation in the uk, 13:00 gmt, Thursday 27 November 2025.
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM