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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
Are you interested in taking the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction #research career? 👣
The MHR Incubator has a guide to help you progress your career - whether you're starting out or trying to establish independence.
Check it out here:👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/take-the-nex...
Considering applying to our Fellowship Planning Retreat 2026, but not sure what to expect? 🤔
Check out our recap below from last year's retreat, featuring scenic views, delicious food and the perfect opportunity to progress on your fellowship application! ☀️🌳
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/fpr-2026/
Do you have an opportunity relevant for #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
Our Fellowship Planning Retreat includes 10 hours structured independent thinking and writing time in a range of different places to write - in company and separately, as well as support from @nihr-rss.bsky.social methodologists. 💭📝
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/fpr-2026/
There are only a couple of days left to apply for the GROW 2026 programme - applications close on 2 March at 11.59pm. ⏰
Are you an early career #mentalhealth #researcher interested in developing your career and building your network?
APPLY NOW! 🌱
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow/
Fellowship applications can be difficult to work on, especially if your #mentalhealth #research idea can span different avenues! 🤔
Our retreat features experts from the @nihr-rss.bsky.social, who can help you narrow down your focus and refine your methodology.
Learn more & apply 👇
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Are you in the process of designing and conducting a clinical trial?
The NIHR Clinical Trials Toolkit is an interactive, colour-coded routemap that can help you! With easy-to-follow advice, you can ensure your trial runs as efficiently as possible. Get expert tips now at www.ct-toolkit.ac.uk
We've listened to your feedback - the application period for GROW 2026 has now been extended 11.59pm on 2 March (end of day)! 🙌
Are you an early career #mentalhealth #researcher interested in developing your career and building your network?
APPLY NOW! 🌱
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow/
📢 Run - don't walk - to sign up for the below talk happening online, this Friday! 🏃➡️
This upcoming talk, focused on "Hikikomori" (prolonged social withdrawal), aims to bridge the gap between academic research and lived experience
📆 Fri Feb 27th 2026, 10.30am–12pm (GMT)
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Finding it difficult to make progress on your fellowship application whilst juggling everything else? 🤹
The right environment, protected time, & support of expert methodologists from the @nihr-rss.bsky.social can jumpstart your #mentalhealth fellowship application!
Apply now! 👇
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In case you missed it: our latest case study, by @bethanyjcliffe.bsky.social, details how she became a #mentalhealth #researcher by accident - and her career journey along the way.
Read now! 👇👇
Speakers:
Motohiro Sakai - University of Miyazaki, Japan
Mark Brosnan - @uniofbath.bsky.social
Speaker with lived experience - Japan
Family speaker with lived experience - Japan
Yoko Nagai - @sussex.ac.uk
Yasuhiro Kotera - @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Register now!
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Japan-UK Dialogue: Understanding Hikikomori through Lived Experience & Research
This upcoming talk, focused on "Hikikomori" (prolonged social withdrawal), aims to bridge the gap between academic research and lived experience
📆 Fri Feb 27th 2026, 10.30am–12pm
Register now!
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Are you developing a fellowship proposal? Struggling to find the space to refine your ideas?
Enter: the Fellowship Planning Retreat 2026. Step away from the usual distractions, and make progress on your fellowship application with tailored support!
⏰31 March 2026, 12pm
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Got an opportunity relevant for #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
The GROW programme includes five 1-to-1 coaching sessions with a coach well-versed on the nuances of academia. Coaching can help you identify future goals and also pick up new habits!
Apply now! 💥
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow/
Don't forget to register for the below talk!
📆 Fri Feb 27th 2026, 10.30am–12pm
Register now!
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The MHR Incubator team attended the NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Programme’s #Research #Showcase today! We had a great time listening to all of the amazing research being conducted. ✨
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GROW encompasses both #mentalhealth and #addiction researchers, helping to forge connections with other ECRs at a similar stage across a variety of disciplines.
Apply now! 💥
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow/
Japan-UK Dialogue: Understanding Hikikomori through Lived Experience & Research
This upcoming talk, focused on "Hikikomori" (prolonged social withdrawal), aims to bridge the gap between academic research and lived experience
📆 Fri Feb 27th 2026, 10.30am–12pm
Register now!
buff.ly/1lhrwC9
In our latest case study, @bethanyjcliffe.bsky.social reflects on her career journey before becoming a #mentalhealth #researcher, and her favourite aspects of her work.
📖 Read her case study below:
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🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
The Forward Trust is hiring a postdoc-level remote consultant to carry out a detailed analysis of data to improve reliability, provide insights for stakeholders, & support ongoing development of their services. The placement is 3 months full time.
Apply now:
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Trying to develop your research career? Our opportunities update has more opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers than ever!
Find your next fellowship, small grants funding, workshop and more!
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The RSS Hub delivered by Imperial College London and Partners are recruiting an RSS Adviser role to support innovation in health and social care research, providing advice to industry partners and SMEs.
Please see the job advert to find out more & apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Do you have a great idea for a mental health research project but aren’t sure how to take the next step? Look no further than the NIHR’s Research Support Service – free, tailored, expert advice for researchers on all aspects of developing and writing a research funding application. 📢
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Run - don't walk - to apply for our fully-funded GROW 2026 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth & #addiction early career researchers! 💫
⏰ Mon 2 March, 12pm
Don't miss your chance to apply for this incredible opportunity! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow
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