Chief Scientist Office (CSO) 
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates is responsible for managing an overall budget of around £68 million to support and encourage research to improve the health of the people in Scotland and the services provided by the NHS.
Funding is focused on research that has the potential to benefit patients or improve NHS services and follows the strategy Investing in Research: Improving Health
There are a number of specific areas CSO is responsible for including:
- Supporting research in the NHS through NHS Research Scotland (NRS)
- Funding high quality research projects
- Building capacity for research in the NHS
- Ensuring research in the NHS is carried out to high standards
Key Contacts
Chief Scientist:
Professor Andrew Morris
Director (Acting): Mr Mike Stevens (0131 244 2320)
General Enquiries:
Kenny McLeod - 0131 244 2688