

Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA)
SULSA is an alliance of twelve Scottish Universities 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.












About Us
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Events & Workshops
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Funding Opportunities
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Life Sciences Research
Learn more about the research being undertaken by SULSA-funded researchers
Partnerships
Find out more about our exciting partnerships and how you can get involved
SULSA News & Resources
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Explore our Activity Planner for 2022-23
International Network Building
Industry Engagement
Inter/Multidisciplinary Knowledge Exchange
Inclusivity and Improved Research Culture
SULSA NEWS
Rhineland-Palatinate Delegate Visit
Date: April 2023
SULSA and The Scottish Government were honoured to welcome Minister President Malu Dreyer, her Minster for Science and Health Mr Clemens Hoch, and a delegation of ministry representatives and academics from the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate on Tuesday 18th April. This visit celebrated the collaborative work between Scotland and Rhineland-Palatinate in the areas of languages and teaching, life sciences and biotechnology, and energy.
SULSA Innovation Seed
Date: April 2023
SULSA are exited to re-launch our Innovation Seed Funding call jointly funded with IBioIC and CENSIS. This call aims to support early stage PIs who can apply for £5,000 – £15,000 to support fostering collaborations with industry or commercialising research. We invite you to learn more about the call via our website where you can also watch a recording from our recent information session. Application deadline is 22nd May 2023.
SULSA ECR Prize
Date: April 2023
Our SULSA ECR Prize is back! This prize aims to award outstanding early career scientists whose work shows excellent potential to make an impact in the field of life sciences. It includes a fully-funded tour (£1,000) of three Scottish Universities where the awardee will deliver a seminar and meet with staff in order to raise their profile around Scotland, and develop their independent networks. Learn more now and watch our recorded information session via our website. Application deadline is 3rd May 2023.
