By uniting funders and sector leaders, we shape targeted collaborations to unlock cross-sector challenges and catalyse the change that can transform lives, globally.
About us
The International Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders (IAMHRF) brings the sector together to spark new conversations, shape standards, provide insights and evidence—and push for action that makes a real difference.
“In a challenging global funding environment, convening funders to increase the impact of research is more important than ever. IAMHRF exists to build new bridges, promote trust in science and ensure that, as a sector, we can meet the growing need for evidence-based solutions for those who need them most.”
Raliza Stoyanova – IAMHRF Executive Director
Our work
We work on cross-cutting challenges that are holding back research. Explore how our current priorities and projects are making a difference.
Why it matters
Bringing together the right expertise, funding, and resources isn’t always easy—but when it happens, knowledge grows, breakthroughs emerge, and lives improve.
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Our new website features an innovative hub: a curated, daily updated portal for mental health research funding opportunities. This global resource —…
Read articleThe IAMHRF was invited to the Clinical Trials in Mental Health Symposium in Berlin, Germany. Our Programmes and Partnerships Director,…
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Read articleThe National Mental Health Research Strategy is a comprehensive framework to guide and advance mental health research in Ireland. It…
Read articleA new expert commentary on the future of psychedelics as a treatment for mental health conditions has just been published…
Read articleMQ mental health research* launched a campaign during Mental Health Awareness Week inviting communities to help fund the next wave…
Read articleThe Being Initiative’s new report, Youth Voices: A Guide to Meaningful Youth Engagement in Mental Health Funding, makes one thing…
Read articleAs part of its Evidence for Policy theme, the Health Research Board (HRB)* launched a new podcast series exploring the…
Read articleIAMHRF Members represent the world’s largest funders of mental health research. They are government funders, philanthropic foundations, and fundraising charities…
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The next IAMHRF Members meeting will take place in Cape Town and focus on advancing a challenge-led approach to mental health research, with a particular emphasis on youth mental health.
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Meeting details will be sent to Members via e-mail.
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How choosing the right methods can improve the real-world relevance of mental health research Too often, research produces interventions that…
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This members-only IAMHRF Winter Forum was a fantastic opportunity to come together with other funders to celebrate the accomplishments of…
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Systems Matter: Why Systems Thinking is Essential for Bridging the Mental Health Research Implementation Gap Too often, research produces interventions…
View event IAMHRF’s First Virtual Member Café: Shaping Funding for Psychological and Social Interventions In this first relaxed, peer-to-peer session exclusively for…
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Making Sense of Psychedelics webinar: Where Is the Field and Where Does It Need to Go? Psychedelics show therapeutic promise,…
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The State of the World’s Children: Digital Mental Health Tools and Local Solutions for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Members of the Digital Mental…
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