NHS Research Scotland promotes the value of research in Scotland and supports increased commercial activity being attracted to Scotland, the revenues from which flow back into the NHS and the wider economy.

Scotland recognises that to deliver the best quality research and accelerate development of new medicines, devices and diagnostics it is essential to draw on the expertise of a number of institutions.

This collaborative approach is well regarded in Scotland and strategic investment in new state of the art facilities such as Little France, Edinburgh helps bring together NHS, academia and industry under one roof - there are few places in the world where you can come and actually work with academics from the University and the NHS.

Through NHS Research Scotland a strong infrastructure has been developed that is appealing to industry and delivers Scotland as a single clinical research site with accessible and streamlined approval and contractual processes.