The Medical Research Foundation is offering a funding opportunity of up to £100,000 for mid-career researchers who specialize in mental health.
The research projects that receive funding should aim to enhance the understanding of mental health, as well as improve the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery processes. Also, this funding can serve as a stepping stone for researchers to pursue further studies that are eligible for larger funding opportunities.
Grant Details
They welcome applications in various areas of mental health research, but we particularly encourage submissions focusing on overlooked aspects, such as suicide and self-harm, trauma-related mental health, borderline personality disorder, and OCD.
They also consider neurodevelopmental disorders, and we encourage researchers working in ADHD and Tourette’s to apply. The Launchpad Grants in Mental Health provide funding for conducting pilot studies, establishing collaborations, and developing strong research proposals for larger funding opportunities.
Previous work leading up to the application does not have to be exclusively based in the UK, applicants should demonstrate the relevance of their proposed research to mental health in the UK.
Benefit
- Individuals who apply for this opportunity can receive up to £100,000 in research funding, which can be allocated for a maximum of two years (with pro-rata adjustments for part-time positions). The total amount of funding allocated for this competition is £500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- This funding competition is open to researchers and clinical academics based in the UK who are affiliated with eligible institutions, including UK Higher Education Institutes, Research Council research institutes, hospitals, and other independent research organizations.
- Applicants must hold a PhD, DPhil, MD, or relevant doctoral degree and conduct their research at an eligible institution. Collaboration with non-academic partners is permissible as long as it aligns with the goals of the funding call and contributes to advancing the research project.
- Clinical academics and individuals with clinical responsibilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- This competition is intended for mid-career researchers who possess substantial postdoctoral experience and are in the process of transitioning to or ready for research independence.
- Applicants are required to demonstrate their productivity in previous positions relevant to their current career stage, show a progressive career trajectory, and outline plans for establishing their own niche in research.
- Each applicant is allowed to submit only one application for this funding call, although they can hold multiple grants from the Medical Research Foundation concurrently.
- Proposals from applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be evaluated.
How to Apply
Potential candidates are required to use the electronic grants management system for their application.
Please refer to the Guidelines for Applicants for more clarity
Applicants are obligated to incorporate the Resume for Researchers template in their application.
Visit the official website of Medical Research Foundation Launchpad Grants for additional information.
Application Deadline
May 8, 2024.
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