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I’m a mental health researcher outside academia, is the GROW Programme right for me?  – Eva Schoenwald
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I’m a mental health researcher outside academia, is the GROW Programme right for me? – Eva Schoenwald

DID YOU KNOW: you don’t have to be a university researcher to apply to the GROW Programme! GROW 2022 alumnus Eva Schoenwald wasn’t sure what to expect when joining the programme as a senior quantitative researcher at the government-funded research centre What Works for Children’s Social Care. In this blog, Eva shares how she found…

Weekly roundup 24/2/23: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research
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Weekly roundup 24/2/23: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

Webinars 28 February: The Council of Deans is holding free webinars being held throughout February for Allied Health Professionals interested/involved in research. The next webinar will be International Research Priorities, in conversation with Prof Karen Strickland at 10am on 28 February. 7 March: NIHR Research Professorships presentation webinar with Richard McManus, chair of the selection…

GROW Researcher Development Programme 2023 call for applicants
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GROW Researcher Development Programme 2023 call for applicants

The NIHR Incubator for Mental Health Research is pleased to open applications to the GROW Researcher Development Programme for 2023. Applications are sought from early career researchers in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland working in a research role following a PhD or with equivalent research experience. We welcome applications from researchers in any discipline…

Funding opportunity: Wellcome Trust Mental Health Award
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Funding opportunity: Wellcome Trust Mental Health Award

The Wellcome Trust has issued a call for applicants to the Mental Health Award. The award will fund research into the field of stratification in anxiety and/or depression. This opportunity is suitable for a multidisciplinary team with postgraduate research experience. Studies funded through the Mental Health Award will further validate biological, psychosocial, social, and digital…

ARC North Thames: exciting career development and funding opportunities for mental health staff and researchers
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ARC North Thames: exciting career development and funding opportunities for mental health staff and researchers

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North Thames has several opportunities for career development and funding for mental health researchers and professionals working within the North Thames region. There are two awards currently open through the Mental Health for All scheme. These would be suitable for mental health and care professionals with some research experience…

Opportunity for students: host a podcast on student mental health with the SMaRteN Network
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Opportunity for students: host a podcast on student mental health with the SMaRteN Network

The Student Mental Health Research Network (SMaRteN), led by Kings College London, is collaborating with All Things Mental Health to produce a second series of their successful podcast Keeping Students in Mind: Understanding Student Mental Health Research. They are looking for students interested in mental health research to host podcast episodes, with training and support…

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Research fellowships and internships for clinical practitioners – NIHR ARC Wessex

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex is pleased to announce three research awards, now open to applications. This funding is designed to boost the next generation of health and care researchers, particularly those working in healthcare in Wessex. The awards will fund the time, training, mentorship, and support to conduct a project that contributes to one…

Free webinar 29/11: Thematic Analysis with Professor Virginia Braun & Dr Victoria Clarke
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Free webinar 29/11: Thematic Analysis with Professor Virginia Braun & Dr Victoria Clarke

Hosted by the qualitative analysis software producer Nvivo, join leading researchers Professor Virginia Braun (University of Auckland, New Zealand) and Dr Victoria Clarke (University of the West of England, UK) in this free webinar on conducting thematic analysis. Tuesday 29th November, 6:30pm Register for free through Zoom Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke, creators of the…

Conference: Careers in mental health research and practice with NIHR ARC Wessex Mental Health Hub
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Conference: Careers in mental health research and practice with NIHR ARC Wessex Mental Health Hub

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex is holding a 1-day conference for workers in mental-health-related fields to learn about embedding research in practice and improving patient care. When: 10am – 4pm, Monday 5th December Where: In person at the Axis Conference Centre, Southampton Hybrid: No Tickets: Free – reserve your space on Eventbrite The day…

Cultivating a career in mental health research – Professor Peter Fonagy
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Cultivating a career in mental health research – Professor Peter Fonagy

Professor Peter Fonagy is Director of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, Chief Executive of the Anna Freud Centre for children and families, and senior clinical advisor to NHS England on children and young people’s mental health policy. Speaking to our GROW programme participants, Peter shared insights about his richly rewarding career in mental…

November webinars: multidisciplinary research, experts by experience, and partnership working
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November webinars: multidisciplinary research, experts by experience, and partnership working

The #MentalHealthResearchMatters campaign is hosting three webinars this month, covering the question: what does good mental health research look like?   Multidisciplinary research Lived experience in research Wednesday 16th November 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Reserve your space on Eventbrite Mental health research is only useful if it is meaningful to the populations it serves….

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