Springboard Funding Awards

*The third and final round of applications is now closed*

Springboard funding awards are small grants to help you disseminate the findings of completed research, move research to the next stage or develop a new research idea in the field of mental health research, but not including dementia, as this is funded under a different NIHR programme. Springboard funding is available to two streams:

STREAM A: Emerging Researchers

This stream supports those seeking to launch an independent mental health research project.  This stream includes doctoral candidates and community partners with limited / proximal experience of research. You are eligible if you have not previously held a competitive research grant as a first named investigator.

*Please note we are offering peer review of draft applications for Emerging Researchers in this round. Draft applications must be submitted to mh-all@ucl.ac.uk by 14 July, and reviews will be returned to applicants by 28 July ahead of 7 August submission deadline*

STREAM B: Recognised-Established Researchers

This stream is for those who have developed a level of independence in research. You are eligible if you have publications and/or have previously held a research grant as a first named investigator.

 

Meet our first cohort of MH-ALL fellows

 

Funding available: 

• Grants of up to £10,000 to:
  • help you communicate your research more widely, for example, through publication, attendance at a conference or organisation of a dissemination event.
  • help you move your research to the next level or develop a new idea, for example through a feasibility study or stakeholder engagement.

Your research should: 

• Fall under applied health research and social care research in the field of mental health  
• Address underserved communities, participants and/or mental health conditions 
• Have a direct connection to, or application for, practice  
• We particularly welcome applications from candidates from or working with:
  • communities in East London and Essex
  • people from minoritised backgrounds
  • staff groups typically underrepresented in research

What you'll gain: 

• Funding to meet your agreed outcomes and cover the costs of your salary for time out on the project  
• Access to research support, training and community via the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North Thames  

Key dates:   

• Applications open 9am on 12 June 2023  
• Applications close 11.59pm on 7 August 2023
• Shortlisting takes place September 2023
• Funding expected to start November 2023 (start date flexible and subject to financial administrative tasks being completed)
• All projects need to end by 30 June 2024 

For informal enquiries, please contact mh-all@ucl.ac.uk.