Deadline: August 12, 2026
Applications are open for the Schizophrenia Research Fellowship 2026. MQ Mental Health Research is inviting applications for research that improves understanding, prevention, diagnosis and or treatment of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia affects around 1% of the population and is associated with high levels of disability, reduced life expectancy, and significant unmet clinical need. Despite this, progress in developing new treatments and improving outcomes has been limited. Current therapies are often insufficient, particularly for cognitive and negative symptoms, and many individuals may not fully respond to existing treatments. At the same time, research approaches have limitations, including under-representation of key populations and a focus on short-term symptom outcomes rather than long-term recovery and quality of life.
This call for application for an MQ Fellowship, funded by Nikki Fa Fond hosted by Fondation Philanthropia, responds to a clear and urgent need: despite its profound impact on individuals and society, schizophrenia remains underfunded, not fully understood in terms of its causes and ways of prevention and inadequately treated.
Benefits
- An MQ Fellowship offers grants of up to £250,000 over three years.
Eligibility
- Open to global applications.
- Must have a minimum of 3 and no more than 7 years of postdoctoral research experience.
- Need to be based at a university, hospital, or research institution.
- Demonstrate a strong research track record and plans for an independent career.
- The fellowship requires a 50-100% time commitment over three years starting 1st May 2027.
- You cannot hold other substantial research funding (over £100,000/year).
Expectations
Proposals should:
- Demonstrate scientific excellence
- Be focused and feasible within a three-year fellowship
- Address clinically meaningful outcomes
- Include appropriate patient and public involvement
- Consider diversity, inclusion, and generalisability
- Show a credible pathway to translation and impact
Application
For more information, visit Schizophrenia Research Fellowship.
