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Mental Health Research Incubator
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Research career development support and multidisciplinary networking opportunities for researchers and professionals working in mental health.

GROW programme for postdocs - applications open February each year
Want to find other mental health and addiction researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! #putyourselfonthemap and #buildanetwork 📍 🗺

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Register for our upcoming research showcase, open to all NMAHPs (Nursing, Midwifery, & Allied Health Professionals) interested in mental health research! Learn all about the different opportunities within research & how to begin 🚨

Register below 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/sd-nmahp-res...
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our opportunities update has more opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers than ever!

Find your next fellowship, small grants funding, workshop and more. You can even filter by opportunity type or career stage.

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We’re very excited to welcome researchers from our GROW & PeCo programmes, writing retreats, internships & more to the 2025 MHR Incubator Gathering! Have a really great day everyone! 😁
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Are you a health and care professional interested in mental health research?

We are excited to share this upcoming research showcase with you, open to all early-career NMAHPs (Nursing, Midwifery, & Allied Health Professionals)!

Save the date 📅
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/sd-nmahp-res...
October 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
📣We've just updated our Opportunities Update with a host of new opportunities! 📣

Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? View our live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities (funding, workshops & more)!

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
October 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The weather today has us dreaming back to our 2025 Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers! ☀️ Our retreats are the perfect time to hone work, network & enjoy tasty food + scenic views!

Interested? Get notified about future retreats:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"My career path has been winding, but my motivation has never wavered."

💼 In our latest case study, Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.

Read more: 🔎
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Do you have an opportunity to share with #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers? 🤔

Our #OppUp page lists upcoming events, funding calls & more for mental health & addiction researchers and we'd love to share yours!

Submit your entry below 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update
October 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Are you interested in #addiction research? Do you want to bridge the gap between addiction research & implementation into clinical practice?

The Addiction Research and Practice SIG is the place for you - network, discuss latest research & more!

Join here:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig
September 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"Research can be unpredictable...Enjoy the process, learn from failures, and celebrate discoveries."

In this case study, Dr Ruth Plackett shares her adventures in bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.

📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Don't forget - MQ Mental Health will be opening expressions of interest for 2026 Fellowship funding on 3 Nov!

The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000.

Learn more:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? Check out our #OppsUp - a live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities.

Filter by type or career stage. You can even advertise your own relevant opportunities!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
September 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
....and we're back! 🚀

We're buzzing about what we got up to at our Paper Writing Retreat 2025 for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers!

Whilst we work on our recap, please enjoy the below snaps & register your interest for future retreats:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
September 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Want to find other mental health researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! #putyourselfonthemap and #buildanetwork
📍 🗺
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
August 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
"I have worked across different academic, industry and healthcare settings."

In the case study below, Darren Quelch reflects on how his varied background has helped shape his approach as addictions researcher.

Read the full case study here 👇 :
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
August 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our #OppUp has all of the latest and upcoming funding and career development opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers, including funding, conferences & more.

Filter by career stage & find the best opportunity for you 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update
August 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Do you have an opportunity to share with #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers?

Running a workshop?
Hosting funding?
Hiring for a job? 🤔

Use the below link to share any relevant opportunities for promotion on our #OppUp page & reach your audience! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
July 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"Be adaptable, learn from setbacks, and stay resilient."

In this case study, @rplackett.bsky.social discusses bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.

Read about her journey here:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
July 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
📢Are you interested in addictions research? Do you have a passion for bridging the gap between addiction research & clinical practice?

The @mhiaddictionsig.bsky.social is dedicated to breaking down barriers to innovation in addiction healthcare. Join here👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig/
July 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Looking to develop your career as a #mentalhealth or #addictions researcher? 🔍

Our Opportunities Update #OppUp is the perfect place to learn about current & upcoming webinars, funding calls, jobs and more! You can even filter by career stage & category!

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
July 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Want to find other #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! Start building your #network, now!

📍 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
July 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
"My current role in addiction and recovery has further fuelled my curiosity."

Gabrielė Žukauskaitė highlights how community & existing research can inspire your own interests. This is just one of many journeys showcased on our website - find out more!💡

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
July 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Have you used our #OppUp Opportunities Update to check out what's out there for you? Not only jobs and training for #mentalhealth researchers, but also networks and funding for you too!

Check it out! mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
July 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The MHR Incubator team had a great time! 😃

If you're interested in attending one of our fully-funded Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth and #addiction researchers, use the link below to sign up to hear when applications next open.

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
July 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM