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.
Highlights from across the Alliance From new prizes and clinical trials strategies to fresh investment in youth mental health and open…
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Read articleFrom 12–14 November 2025, IAMHRF brought together around 40 delegates in Cape Town, South Africa, for an in-person meeting focused…
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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 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…
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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. You can read our Code of Conduct here.
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
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