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MQ is committed to improving early interventions to keep people well. PsyIMPACT 2015 will fund research to develop and test theory-driven, innovative, early psychological interventions focused on the development or relapse of mental disorders.

MQ is inviting applications for support to conduct preliminary or proof of concept studies with demonstrated potential to stimulate larger studies.

Interventions to be tested should be:

• Innovative

• Focused on:

1) Those at risk of developing a mental disorder (e.g. those with subsyndromal symptoms or with biological, psychological or social risk factors). OR

2) Those at risk of relapse of an existing mental disorder

• Theory-driven: supported by a rationale for how it will intervene with the mechanisms that cause or sustain the disorder

• Feasible: it is necessary to show that studies are feasible, but studies that only test feasibility will not be funded.

Two types of award are offered:

• Awards of up to £300,000 will be made for projects of a maximum duration of three years

• Awards of up to £50,000 will be made for projects lasting no more than two years.

These awards may be used in a variety of ways, including small proof of concept studies or those ensuring that existing data is used to maximum benefit. For example, the proposed research will make use of one or more existing high-quality datasets or that a high quality systematic review (of quantitative or qualitative data) will be conducted.

How to apply

a) Stage 1: Statement of Intent (deadline Feb. 1, 2016)

(see Guideline with additional information)

b) March, 8 2016. Decission regarding invitation to full Proposal

c) May, 1. Full proposal deadline

In case of interest please contact with FSJD Research's Department before January 25th.