MHM Midlands Translational Centre

Are you employed by a Mental Health Trust in the Midlands? Are you a Principal Investigator or interested in undertaking this role? Then this opportunity is for you! You can join the Midlands PI Development Network here: forms.office.com/e/hhkLncF04v

Our opportunities update has more opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers than ever! Find your next fellowship, small grants funding, workshop, career development programme and more. Search here 👇 buff.ly/aZO6B6a

Our research showcase for NMAHPs considering a career in mental health research is in January! Learn more about what to expect & sign up below 👇

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-resea…

Monday we held our MHMTC Mental Health Frontiers event, where we spent the day with NHS clinicians, R&D representatives, academics, PPI/Lived experience colleagues, and industry partners from digital technology, precision neuroscience and medtech sectors.

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-resea…

Research can be lonely. That's why the Mental Health Research Community Map allows you to find other nearby #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers. Discover and collaborate with researchers who are working in your areas of interest! 📍 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-health-…

We're holding 2 90-minute workshops to inspire and equip early career researchers with the skills to work effectively with people and communities. They will help you learn how to develop effective plans for involving patients, carers, service users, and the public in your research. 🗓️ 15 October - 2-3.30pm and 16 October, 1.30-3pm Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/events/public-…

The NIHR Mentoring Programme is open for applications 📝 We now have two streams per cohort: 🟥Early career researcher stream: final year PhD to 2 years post-doctoral 🟦Mid career researcher stream: two years postdoctoral and above Both streams are open now: nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-m…

Are you a senior nurse, midwife or allied health professional (AHP) passionate about leading and growing research in health and care? Applications are now open for the NIHR Senior Research Leader Programme, and for the first time, AHPs are eligible! nihr.ac.uk/career-develop…

Exciting news! 💡We have established a new UK-wide Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Network. This will provide national coordination for commercial research delivery. The network will play a key role in building research capacity, streamlining the interface between industry and the UK clinical trials delivery infrastructure. NIHR Life Sciences Director, Dr Maria Koufali, commented: “This means faster access to innovative treatments for patients, greater investment in the NHS and a stronger life sciences sector that boosts the health and wealth of the nation.” Read more here ➡️nihr.ac.uk/news/new-netwo…

21 of these are in the West Midlands - they will make research more relevant and accessible to communities across the region.

It's not too late to register for our upcoming webinar exploring the power of mixed methods in #mentalhealth #research. Featuring insights from a newly published BMJ Mental Health paper by ECRs & a panel of expert voices across the research landscape!👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/advancingmixed…

Our Research for Patient Benefit programme is accepting applications for research proposals that are concerned with the day-to-day practice of health service staff and that have the potential to have an impact on the health or wellbeing of patients and users of the NHS. ⏰ Last chance to apply 👉 nihr.ac.uk/funding/resear…

Do you have a PhD and are you looking to advance your career in health and social care? The NIHR Postdoctoral Award covers salary, project costs, & training. Plus, you can dedicate 40% of your time to professional practice. This round offers joint fellowships with @Kidney_Research @Pfizer_UK @EyeCharity @mndresearch @mssociety @RosetreesT #ColtFoundation Applications close 3rd July. Learn more about the scheme and applyhttps://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/postdoctoral-award-cohort-1/202598

📣 We need your help! Have your say in how children and young people's data is used in research! We are recruiting a group of parents, carers and guardians (to people under 25 years old) from the Midlands to take part in an Advisory Group. Full details below

Introducing our MHMTC Special Webinar Series! The first webinar is taking place on Monday 7th July, 12.30-1.30pm and looks at 'Industry research in mental health services - what, why and how?'. See the flyer below for more information and register at forms.office.com/e/dD6dR3Hp99

The Pre-Application Support Fund Round 6 is now open. The scheme is here to help you prepare a strong application for an NIHR career development award. Funding is available for up to 12 months. If you’ve got the ambition but need a little extra support to get there, this is your chance. Apply before 31 July. 👉nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-ap…

Our Research for Patient Benefit programme are accepting applications for research proposals that are concerned with the day-to-day practice of health service staff and that have the potential to have an impact on the health or wellbeing of patients and users of the NHS. Find out more about this funding opportunity and apply now 👉 nihr.ac.uk/funding/resear…

Are you employed by a Mental Health Trust in the Midlands? Are you a Principal Investigator or interested in undertaking this role? Then this opportunity is for you! You can join the Midlands PI Development Network here: forms.office.com/e/hhkLncF04v