Funding Available for Research in Mental Health

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:46 -0500

Active Minds provides funding and support to students interested in completing research or creative projects related to mental health through our Emerging Scholars Fellowship. The 2012 Call for Proposals is currently open and we are seeking applications from undergraduate and graduate students interested in completing unique and thought-provoking work related to mental health this coming semester. If you have any research or projects you are currently working on with students or know of any students who might be interested in this opportunity, please share the information below and encourage them to apply! Please pass information on to your networks and colleagues as well.

Funding Available: Emerging Scholars Fellowship

About the Active Minds Emerging Scholars Fellowship: The Active Minds Emerging Scholars Fellowship, generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health, provides an opportunity for students to complete funded, independent mental health projects and to be connected with a network of young scholars and national experts in the field of behavioral health. Scholars conduct their work January-June, are connected with a project mentor who is an expert in the field, receive a $750 stipend and may apply for an additional $250 to cover project expenses. The Emerging Scholars Fellowship program aims to expand the body of literature, creative expression, and discourse devoted to mental health with a particular emphasis on issues relevant to young adult communities. The Fellowship program encourages creativity in the development of a project that reflects interest in behavioral health issues; a wide range of project types are likely to receive funding. You can learn more, see past projects and apply at www.activeminds.org/scholars.

2012 Call For Proposals: Project proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis December 1, 2011 - January 3, 2012. Preference will be given to early submissions. Please download the 2012 Call for Proposals online at www.activeminds.org/scholars. The Emerging Scholars Fellowship encourages proposals from all interested registered students and is dedicated to maximizing diversity within the Scholar network.

For more information, email Candace Daniels, Program Manager of National Initiatives at candace@activeminds.org or visit www.activeminds.org/scholars.