MQ is fielding an unprecedented call for applications from early career researchers working in the field of children and young people’s mental health.  

MQ: Transforming Mental Health is the UK’s leading mental health research charity. We believe that through research, we can inspire the next great transformation in healthcare: creating a world where mental illnesses are understood, effectively treated and one day prevented. We aim to do this by funding exceptional mental health research across disciplines and all over the world.

The 2020 MQ Fellows awards will build on the charity’s previous investments in young people’s mental health – and seeks to enlarge the pool of talented researchers working to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-24 years old.

If you or your colleagues are interested in applying. Please visit the MQ Grants Portal for more information about the online application process.

As ever, MQ Fellows can be hosted anywhere in the world, working in any field, so long as it is related to mental health.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a PhD, DPhil, DClinPsy, MBBS, MD or equivalent, have accumulated  3-7 years experience and able to demonstrate plans for independence.
• Fellows Award funds (approx. $290,000 or £225,000) can be used for any purpose as outlined in MQ Standard Grant Conditions.
• The 2020 MQ Fellows Award is sponsored by MQ, and the MQ Foundation, our US-affiliate.
• Apply soon – this call closes on April 3^rd.

This is a terrific opportunity to grow the field of child and adolescent mental health research while also growing your career.