Almost all sectors are experiencing change – political, social, legal and technological to highlight just a few. During these challenging times, strategic leadership is crucial; so we are delighted to welcome Euan Dick as Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO). Euan brings considerable experience from previous roles in the Scottish Government, most recently as part of the Justice Directorate, and we look forward to working with Euan to strengthen Scotland's research infrastructure and navigate our changing environment to ensure Scotland remains a world-class research destination.
Creating more opportunities for research is part of this and therefore applications are now being accepted for the NHS Education Scotland / CSO lectureships scheme, supporting those who have completed (or will shortly complete) a PhD or MD and wish to split time 50-50 on research and in clinical training. NIHR has also opened a call for proposals to improve the delivery of social care services and outcomes for people who use services, carers of people in receipt of services and/or are working in the sector. We encourage Scotland to submit proposals and offer support via NHS Research Scotland – Central Management Team (NRS-CMT). Recent changes to the Response Mode Grant Application forms are supporting more emphasis on patient and public involvement and the Four Nations NHS/HSC Compatibility Programme has released changes to the Organisation Information Document and Guidance notes following stakeholder feedback.
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New Head of CSO takes up post Euan Dick has taken up post of Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO), following the departure of Ricky Verrall earlier this year. Euan was previously Deputy Director of Police Division at Scottish Government Justice Directorate and we look forward to working with him to further strengthen Scotland’s clinical research landscape.
Scotland's Mental Health Research Landscape
Scotland’s mental health research landscape has been mapped out in a paper launched at the NRS Mental Health Annual Scientific Meeting in Glasgow on 29 October. The publication describes the Scottish Government’s ambitions for mental health research in Scotland. Read more
Joint NES/CSO Lectureships announced Applications are invited from speciality registrars in training who hold a Scottish NTN and have completed (or will shortly complete) a PhD or MD and wish to spend 50% of their time on research and 50% of their time in clinical training.Read more
CSO launch NRS stakeholder survey
As part of the CSO review of the NHS Research Scotland topic-specific support infrastructure, the views of stakeholders are being sought on their experience of working with the NRS Networks and Specialty Groups and how we can work to ensure optimum performance. Take part
Open Call - Adult social care partnership NIHR Health Service & Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme is seeking high-quality proposals to increase the evidence base to improve the delivery of social care services and outcomes for people who use services, carers of people in receipt of services, and/or are working in the sector. Read more
Update to Response Mode Grant Applications
CSO has recently updated the application forms to its response mode grant schemes to place more emphasis on patient and public involvement. The updated forms should be used for applications to HIPS and TCS from January 2020 round onwards. Read more
Professor Colvin on chronic pain strategies Professor Lesley Colvin (NRS Pain Clinical Lead) Professor Blair Smith (University of Dundee) and Emma Fletcher (Consultant in Public Health, NHS Tayside) write in the British Medical Journal on embedding chronic pains strategies into wider efforts to tackle deprivation.Read more
Four Nations project updates
Following implementation of the UK Local Information Pack, the non-commercial Organisation Information Document and guidance has been updated to clarify the authorisation section. The changes were made following feedback from stakeholders. Read more
Scottish Health Awards finalists revealed
Finalists have now been announced for the Scottish Health Awards, taking place Thursday 14 November, the most prestigious awards for those working across NHS Scotland and its partners to deliver high-quality health and social care services. Find out more
NRS Pain/SPaRC study day
NRS Pain/SPaRC are arranging a study day on Monday 11 November at Caledonian University, Glasgow for clinician-researchers and would-be clinician-researchers. There will be a mixture of talks and workshops, with topics including resources that can support your research endeavours. Read more
UK Biobanking Showcase 2019 Back for its 5th year on Tuesday 19 November, the UK Biobanking Showcase is the premier event for all those working in the human tissue sector.Read more
The Scotsman's Life Sciences Conference
The annual meeting for this growing sector takes place on Tuesday 26 November, providing the opportunity for those in Scotland to showcase their expertise, make new connections, find new partners and gain new insights. Read more
NCRI returns to Glasgow in 2019
The National Cancer Research Institute annual conference returns to the Scottish Events Campus in Glasgow on Sunday 3 - Tuesday 5 2019, with a programme designed for researchers working across the cancer spectrum. Read more
Glasgow Paediatric Research Day
The 10th Glasgow Paediatric Day will be held on Friday 8 November 2019 at the Teaching & Learning Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus, providing an opportunity to showcase paediatric research and network with research students, early career researchers and clinicians. Read more
Research council partnership launches
A major new research council partnership in Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind to support multidisciplinary research and innovation will launch with a workshop on Friday 22 November.Read more
Events - Dates for your Diary Visit ourevents calendarfor full details on upcoming events we are attending or supporting. If you wish to get involved contactcommunications@nrs.org.uk.
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