Our members include the world’s largest government, foundation and charity funders of mental health research. They support work across the full spectrum of discovery to implementation research.
The National Mental Health Research Strategy is a comprehensive framework to guide and advance mental health research in Ireland. It…
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…
Read articleOver the last week, we’ve been looking back at 2024 by celebrating the success stories of IAMHRF members. These fit…
Read articleSince its establishment by Congress in 1949, NIMH has played a pivotal role in driving mental health research, fostering innovation,…
Read articleSince 2011, Grand Challenges Canada has invested in 132 mental health projects across 42 low- and middle-income countries. In November 2024, GCC convened…
Read articleThe Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) continues to pave the way for a more inclusive and supportive mental health system. This…
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“I think there is real potential to try to align and speak to each other more, to avoid fragmentation within the field, and be more aware of potential spaces where we converge. Thank you for your work on this!”
Nicole Bardikoff – Grand Challenges Canada
The benefits of membership
As a member, you’ll become part of a unique global network driving high-impact projects and steering strategic priorities for the wider sector. You’ll have access to a trusted space to network, learn and innovate alongside other funders whilst also increasing the visibility of your work.
We welcome new member organisations. To get started, just register your interest and we’ll be in touch with more information soon.
Member organisations contribute annually based on the size of their research budget. Membership lasts for one year, with renewals conducted on an annual basis.
organisational research budget up to US$5M
organisational research budget between US$5M and US$25M
organisational research budget between US$25M and US$100M
organisational research budget over US$100M
Partnership
What's new
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.
View event 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.
View event 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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