Mental Health Research Incubator
@mhrincubator.bsky.social
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
GROW programme for postdocs - applications open February each year
Our Opportunities Update is filled with live and upcoming funding calls, workshops, training events & more!🚀
Looking for a specific type of opportunity? You can filter by career stage or type, and take the next step in your mental health career. 🎯
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Looking for a specific type of opportunity? You can filter by career stage or type, and take the next step in your mental health career. 🎯
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Our Opportunities Update is filled with live and upcoming funding calls, workshops, training events & more!🚀
Looking for a specific type of opportunity? You can filter by career stage or type, and take the next step in your mental health career. 🎯
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Looking for a specific type of opportunity? You can filter by career stage or type, and take the next step in your mental health career. 🎯
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
How do you set up the relationships that support you to pursue what's fulfilling and challenging in your #mentalhealth and #addiction research career? 💭
Two ECRs (@ecernis.bsky.social and Domna Salonen) share their perspectives on mentoring in the below blog post:
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Two ECRs (@ecernis.bsky.social and Domna Salonen) share their perspectives on mentoring in the below blog post:
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December 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
How do you set up the relationships that support you to pursue what's fulfilling and challenging in your #mentalhealth and #addiction research career? 💭
Two ECRs (@ecernis.bsky.social and Domna Salonen) share their perspectives on mentoring in the below blog post:
buff.ly/f6WBLYl
Two ECRs (@ecernis.bsky.social and Domna Salonen) share their perspectives on mentoring in the below blog post:
buff.ly/f6WBLYl
Are you an NMAHP (Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Health Scientist, Pharmacist or Psychologist considering a career in mental health research?
Our upcoming research showcase explores the different opportunities within research & how to begin 🚨
Register below 👇
buff.ly/6Qiprvd
Our upcoming research showcase explores the different opportunities within research & how to begin 🚨
Register below 👇
buff.ly/6Qiprvd
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Are you an NMAHP (Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Health Scientist, Pharmacist or Psychologist considering a career in mental health research?
Our upcoming research showcase explores the different opportunities within research & how to begin 🚨
Register below 👇
buff.ly/6Qiprvd
Our upcoming research showcase explores the different opportunities within research & how to begin 🚨
Register below 👇
buff.ly/6Qiprvd
Dr Rhiannon Barker reminds us of the importance of involving a wide range of stakeholders in #mentalhealth #research, in her case study.
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Dr Rhiannon Barker reminds us of the importance of involving a wide range of stakeholders in #mentalhealth #research, in her case study.
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Finding it difficult to work on that #mentalhealth fellowship application? Tired of endless emails hindering your #addiction research paper? ⏳
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Finding it difficult to work on that #mentalhealth fellowship application? Tired of endless emails hindering your #addiction research paper? ⏳
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
FUNDING: NIHR Postdoctoral Award 🚀
📅 Deadline: 16 Dec 2025, 1pm
This award provides funding for researchers with a PhD to help develop their research career across a range of postdoc career stages.
For more details, including eligibility & how to apply, visit:
www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/post...
📅 Deadline: 16 Dec 2025, 1pm
This award provides funding for researchers with a PhD to help develop their research career across a range of postdoc career stages.
For more details, including eligibility & how to apply, visit:
www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/post...
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
FUNDING: NIHR Postdoctoral Award 🚀
📅 Deadline: 16 Dec 2025, 1pm
This award provides funding for researchers with a PhD to help develop their research career across a range of postdoc career stages.
For more details, including eligibility & how to apply, visit:
www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/post...
📅 Deadline: 16 Dec 2025, 1pm
This award provides funding for researchers with a PhD to help develop their research career across a range of postdoc career stages.
For more details, including eligibility & how to apply, visit:
www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/post...
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 #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
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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 #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
Want to find other mental health and addiction researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! #putyourselfonthemap and #buildanetwork 📍 🗺
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Want to find other mental health and addiction researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! #putyourselfonthemap and #buildanetwork 📍 🗺
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
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-res...
Register below 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/sd-nmahp-res...
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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-res...
Register below 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/sd-nmahp-res...
Our opportunities update has more opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers than ever!
Find your next fellowship, small grants funding, workshop and more. You can even filter by opportunity type or career stage.
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Find your next fellowship, small grants funding, workshop and more. You can even filter by opportunity type or career stage.
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Our opportunities update has more opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers than ever!
Find your next fellowship, small grants funding, workshop and more. You can even filter by opportunity type or career stage.
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Find your next fellowship, small grants funding, workshop and more. You can even filter by opportunity type or career stage.
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
We’re very excited to welcome researchers from our GROW & PeCo programmes, writing retreats, internships & more to the 2025 MHR Incubator Gathering! Have a really great day everyone! 😁
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We’re very excited to welcome researchers from our GROW & PeCo programmes, writing retreats, internships & more to the 2025 MHR Incubator Gathering! Have a really great day everyone! 😁
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-res...
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-res...
October 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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-res...
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-res...
📣We've just updated our Opportunities Update with a host of new opportunities! 📣
Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? View our live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities (funding, workshops & more)!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? View our live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities (funding, workshops & more)!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
October 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📣We've just updated our Opportunities Update with a host of new opportunities! 📣
Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? View our live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities (funding, workshops & more)!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? View our live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities (funding, workshops & more)!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
The weather today has us dreaming back to our 2025 Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers! ☀️ Our retreats are the perfect time to hone work, network & enjoy tasty food + scenic views!
Interested? Get notified about future retreats:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
Interested? Get notified about future retreats:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The weather today has us dreaming back to our 2025 Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers! ☀️ Our retreats are the perfect time to hone work, network & enjoy tasty food + scenic views!
Interested? Get notified about future retreats:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
Interested? Get notified about future retreats:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
"My career path has been winding, but my motivation has never wavered."
💼 In our latest case study, Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
Read more: 🔎
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
💼 In our latest case study, Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
Read more: 🔎
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"My career path has been winding, but my motivation has never wavered."
💼 In our latest case study, Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
Read more: 🔎
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
💼 In our latest case study, Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
Read more: 🔎
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Do you have an opportunity to share with #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 #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
October 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Do you have an opportunity to share with #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 #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
Are you interested in #addiction research? Do you want to bridge the gap between addiction research & implementation into clinical practice?
The Addiction Research and Practice SIG is the place for you - network, discuss latest research & more!
Join here:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig
The Addiction Research and Practice SIG is the place for you - network, discuss latest research & more!
Join here:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig
September 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Are you interested in #addiction research? Do you want to bridge the gap between addiction research & implementation into clinical practice?
The Addiction Research and Practice SIG is the place for you - network, discuss latest research & more!
Join here:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig
The Addiction Research and Practice SIG is the place for you - network, discuss latest research & more!
Join here:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig
"Research can be unpredictable...Enjoy the process, learn from failures, and celebrate discoveries."
In this case study, Dr Ruth Plackett shares her adventures in bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
In this case study, Dr Ruth Plackett shares her adventures in bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"Research can be unpredictable...Enjoy the process, learn from failures, and celebrate discoveries."
In this case study, Dr Ruth Plackett shares her adventures in bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
In this case study, Dr Ruth Plackett shares her adventures in bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Don't forget - MQ Mental Health will be opening expressions of interest for 2026 Fellowship funding on 3 Nov!
The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000.
Learn more:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...
The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000.
Learn more:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Don't forget - MQ Mental Health will be opening expressions of interest for 2026 Fellowship funding on 3 Nov!
The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000.
Learn more:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...
The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000.
Learn more:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...
Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? Check out our #OppsUp - a live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities.
Filter by type or career stage. You can even advertise your own relevant opportunities!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Filter by type or career stage. You can even advertise your own relevant opportunities!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
September 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? Check out our #OppsUp - a live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities.
Filter by type or career stage. You can even advertise your own relevant opportunities!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Filter by type or career stage. You can even advertise your own relevant opportunities!
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
....and we're back! 🚀
We're buzzing about what we got up to at our Paper Writing Retreat 2025 for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers!
Whilst we work on our recap, please enjoy the below snaps & register your interest for future retreats:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
We're buzzing about what we got up to at our Paper Writing Retreat 2025 for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers!
Whilst we work on our recap, please enjoy the below snaps & register your interest for future retreats:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
September 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
....and we're back! 🚀
We're buzzing about what we got up to at our Paper Writing Retreat 2025 for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers!
Whilst we work on our recap, please enjoy the below snaps & register your interest for future retreats:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
We're buzzing about what we got up to at our Paper Writing Retreat 2025 for #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers!
Whilst we work on our recap, please enjoy the below snaps & register your interest for future retreats:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
Want to find other mental health researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! #putyourselfonthemap and #buildanetwork
📍 🗺
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
📍 🗺
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
August 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Want to find other mental health researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! #putyourselfonthemap and #buildanetwork
📍 🗺
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
📍 🗺
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
"I have worked across different academic, industry and healthcare settings."
In the case study below, Darren Quelch reflects on how his varied background has helped shape his approach as addictions researcher.
Read the full case study here 👇 :
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
In the case study below, Darren Quelch reflects on how his varied background has helped shape his approach as addictions researcher.
Read the full case study here 👇 :
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
August 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"I have worked across different academic, industry and healthcare settings."
In the case study below, Darren Quelch reflects on how his varied background has helped shape his approach as addictions researcher.
Read the full case study here 👇 :
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
In the case study below, Darren Quelch reflects on how his varied background has helped shape his approach as addictions researcher.
Read the full case study here 👇 :
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Our #OppUp has all of the latest and upcoming funding and career development opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers, including funding, conferences & more.
Filter by career stage & find the best opportunity for you 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update
Filter by career stage & find the best opportunity for you 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update
August 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Our #OppUp has all of the latest and upcoming funding and career development opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers, including funding, conferences & more.
Filter by career stage & find the best opportunity for you 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update
Filter by career stage & find the best opportunity for you 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update
Do you have an opportunity to share with #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers?
Running a workshop?
Hosting funding?
Hiring for a job? 🤔
Use the below link to share any relevant opportunities for promotion on our #OppUp page & reach your audience! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Running a workshop?
Hosting funding?
Hiring for a job? 🤔
Use the below link to share any relevant opportunities for promotion on our #OppUp page & reach your audience! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
July 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Do you have an opportunity to share with #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers?
Running a workshop?
Hosting funding?
Hiring for a job? 🤔
Use the below link to share any relevant opportunities for promotion on our #OppUp page & reach your audience! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...
Running a workshop?
Hosting funding?
Hiring for a job? 🤔
Use the below link to share any relevant opportunities for promotion on our #OppUp page & reach your audience! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...