Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA)

SULSA is an alliance of twelve Scottish Universities and one Research Institute that aims to advance Scotland’s research and innovation in the life sciences through strategic collaboration across institutions, disciplines and sectors. Use this map to explore the areas of expertise within our member universities.

- Institute of Medical Science
- Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
- Institute of Applied Health Sciences
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University of Aberdeen
- School of Applied Social Studies
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
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Robert Gordon University
- School of Life Sciences
  - Drug Discovery Unit
  - Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit
- National Phenotypic Screening Centre
- School of Medicine
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University of Dundee
- School of Biology
  - Scottish Oceans Institute
  - Biomedical Sciences Research Complex
  - Centre for Biological Diversity
- School of Psychology & Neuroscience
- School of Medicine
- School of Chemistry
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University of St Andrews
- Science Departments:
  - Cell & Molecular Sciences
  - Ecological Sciences
  - Environmental and Biochemical Sciences
  - Informational and Computational Sciences
  - Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences.
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The James Hutton Institute
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  - The Queen’s Medical Research Institute
  - Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine
  - The Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics
  - Edinburgh Neuroscience
  - The Roslin Institute
- The School of Biological Sciences
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The University of Edinburgh
- School of Applied Sciences
  - Animal and Plant Science Research Group
  - Biomedical Science Research Group
  - Microbiology Research Group
  - Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
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Edinburgh Napier University
- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  - Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering
- School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
  - Institute of Life and Earth Scienes
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Heriot Watt University
- College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
  - Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
  - Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences
  - Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology
  - Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology
  - Institute of Health and Wellbeing
  - Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine
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University of Glasgow
- Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- Cancer Research UK Formulation Unit
- Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation
- Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre
- Rapid Prototyping Centre
- Centre for Biophotonics
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University of Strathclyde
- School of Health and Life Sciences
  - Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  - Department of Nursing and Community Health
  - Department of Occupational Therapy & Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  - Department of Physiotherapy and Paramedicine
  - Department of Podiatry and Radiography
  - Department of Psychology and Social Work
  - Department of Vision Sciences
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Glasgow Caledonian University
- School of Health & Life Sciences
  - Institute of Health and Care Research
  - Institute of Biomedical & Environmental Health Research
  - Institute of Clinical Exercise and Health Science
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University of the West of Scotland
- Institute of Health Research and Innovation:
  - Division of Biomedical Sciences
  - Division of Rural Health and Wellbeing
  - Department of Nursing and Midwifery
  - Healthcare Innovation
  - Scottish Rural Health Partnership
- Marine, Environmental Science and Engineering:
  - Energy Innovation Team
  - Aquaculture Hub
  - Water Quality Innovation Group
  - Graduate School
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University of the Highlands & Islands

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SULSA represents the entirety of the life sciences community encompassing research on humans, plants, animals and microbes under four key pillars

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International Network Building

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Industry Engagement

Multidisciplinary Knowledge Exchange

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Inclusivity and Improved Research Culture

SULSA NEWS

SULSA Postdoc Prize Winners

Date: Spring 2026

Judging sessions have now taken place for our SULSA Postdoctoral Prize 2026! This prize shines a spotlight on postdoctoral researchers whose work shows outstanding potential to make an impact in the life sciences. Winners receive funding for a tour of Scottish universities to raise their profile and build networks, along with flexible funding to support their research. Visit our PostDoc Prize page to meet the winners and watch their winning presentation!

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SULSA EC Development

Date: Spring 2026

SULSA are delighted to award eight researchers via our Early Career Development Fund! This funding aims to support researchers in their endeavors to develop their own independent academic research track via travel, training, consumable costs and facility access with up to £4,000 is available per project. With over 70 applications received the standard of applications awarded was extremely high. Check out the awarded applications via our Funded Projects page.

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SULSA x The Data Lab

Date: Spring 2026

We’re delighted to be working with The Data Lab for the second year running for our Innovation Seed Funding call. This funding aims to foster new collaborative projects across the academic and industrial sector and drive novel and exciting research and innovation. Applications close on Monday 1st June.

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