Mental Health
Research UK

The first UK charity dedicated to raising funds for research into mental illnesses, their causes and cures.

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PhD Competition 2027

Scholarship competition now open

Mental Health Research UK (incorporating the Schizophrenia Research Fund) is pleased to invite applications for our 2027 PhD scholarship competition. This round will lead to PhD students being appointed to take up a place in the 2027/2028 academic year. We are delighted to announce that this year we are looking to award four scholarships. As usual we accept only one application per scholarship per institution.

This year, the topics we have selected are:

  • Biomarkers for schizophrenia
  • Childhood neuro-developmental antecedents for schizophrenia
  • Peri-menopausal first-onset psychosis
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) tools in mental health care

Please see research.html#scholarshipsAvailable for more information and application forms.

Our mission

To fund research that gives hope and improves lives, providing a better future for everyone affected by mental health problems.

Our focus

To fund talented early-career UK-based mental health research scientists whose work will lead to the prevention, early diagnosis, or treatment of mental ill-health.

 

Our vision

A world where mental health problems are better understood, better prevented, and better treated.

Our Impact

Meet the students we have funded,
and learn more about their research.

We currently fund a minimum of two PhDs every year. Our vision is to be able to fund at least five PhDs every year. Your support can help us achieve that goal! We fund a range of topics, but we do have a particular interest in psychosis and schizophrenia because of our John Grace QC Scholarship and the Schizophrenia Research Fund.

For more detailed descriptions of scholarships awarded, please see our research page.