Developing research to inform policy and practice
The Drugs Research Network for Scotland aim to create and encourage the sharing of knowledge around drug related issues through collaboration across disciplines, organisations and countries to generate high-quality evidence that will inform developments in policy and practice.
ECR and PhD Conference Funding Support
We are offering bursaries up to £300 to support Scotland based early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research.
Upcoming Event
with Healthcare Improvement Scotland
12 November 2025
Edinburgh
Rapid Review
Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions
by Danilo Falzon
About DRNS
Established in August 2017 and funded by the Scottish Government, the Drugs Research Network for Scotland (DRNS) aims to facilitate knowledge exchange between the contributors, creators and users of drugs research to promote the generation of high-quality evidence that will inform developments in policy and practice. The DRNS aims to foster a strong community to enhance capacity and maximise investment into Scottish drugs research.
