About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
What is a Fellowship
The MQ Fellows Award supports brilliant early-career scientists globally, encouraging them to ask challenging questions to advance mental health research. The aim is to retain top talent and increase diversity within the field.
An MQ Fellowship offers grants of up to £250,000 over three years.
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Fellows review panel
Applications for the MQ Fellows programme are overseen by an international committee of academic experts from diverse disciplinary backgrounds relevant to schizophrenia research, as well as lived experience experts. The committee is chaired by Professor Matthew Broome and co-chaired by Professor Srividya Iyer.
These three MQ Fellowships are funded by Nikki Fa Fond hosted by Fondation Philanthropia.
We open for Expressions of interest on the 12th of June
Expressions of interest should be submitted on FlexiGrant.
Expectations:
Proposals should:
Demonstrate scientific excellence
Be focused and feasible within a three-year fellowship
Address clinically meaningful outcomes
Include appropriate patient and public involvement
Consider diversity, inclusion, and generalisability
Show a credible pathway to translation and impact
Eligibility criteria:
Open to global applications.
Must have a minimum of 3 and no more than 7 years of postdoctoral research experience.
Need to be based at a university, hospital, or research institution.
Demonstrate a strong research track record and plans for an independent career.
The fellowship requires a 50-100% time commitment over three years starting 1st May 2027.
You cannot hold other substantial research funding (over £100,000/year).
How to apply