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Neurosciences and mental health: new investigator: responsive mode

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Neurosciences and mental health: new investigator: responsive mode

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We’re looking for new investigators with a proposal for research that increases understanding within the field of neurosciences and mental health.

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Neurosciences and mental health: new investigator: responsive mode

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The DWF Foundation (also referred to as the Foundation) is an independent charity, founded by DWF. It has the sole aim of providing funds, resources and mentoring support to help individuals, groups and communities to achieve their full potential.

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The DWF Foundation, founded by DWF has the sole aim of providing funds, resources and support to help our communities achieve their full potential.

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Empower is a capacity-building organisation that has worked across 100+ countries in multiple languages to strengthen the institutional and HR capacity of global health & humanitarian programs through online courses and face-to-face

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Empower is a capacity-building organisation that has worked across 100+ countries in multiple languages to strengthen the institutional and HR capacity of global health & humanitarian programs through online courses and face-to-face training.

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I Know Gender 13: Trade and Gender Equality

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I Know Gender 13: Trade and Gender Equality

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This course aims to develop and/or strengthen awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into everyday work for all UN staff at headquarters, regional and country levels. It provides an introduction to the concepts, international framework, and methods for working toward gender equality and women’s empowerment. It also offers users the opportunity to make links between gender and specific thematic areas such as work; education; political participation; emergencies; peace and security; sexual and reproductive health; sexual and gender diversity and human rights; and violence against women.

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Portal - UN Women Training Centre - Portal

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I Know Gender 13: Trade and Gender Equality

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Available online all year trainingcentre.unwomen.org Free English, French and Spanish Approximately 50 minutes. This course aims to develop and/or strengthen awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into everyday work for all

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the purpose of this scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. APF awards 21 annual scholarships for graduate student research.

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COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarships - American Psychological Foundation

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The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. APF awards 21 annual scholarships for graduate student research.

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the purpose of this scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. APF awards 21 annual scholarships for graduate student research.

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CRASSH - Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge welcomes applications for the British Academy International Fellowship scheme.

The British Academy International Fellowship is a two-year initiative aimed at attracting and retaining emerging talent in the UK to create a globally connected and mobile research workforce. This program seeks to draw talented international early career researchers to conduct their research in the UK, support them in pursuing high-quality and innovative projects, and provide opportunities for career development.

Eligibility

Applicants should ensure that they meet the following requirements:

Have a PhD, or applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the start date of the Fellowship. Confirmation of award of the PhD will be required before any Fellowship award is confirmed.

Applicants should have no more than seven years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry).

Be working outside the UK.

Not hold UK citizenship.

Be competent in oral and written English.

Have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host researcher.

Please refer to the 2025 scheme notes.

Submitting an application via CRASSH

You may apply for a British Academy International Fellowship via CRASSH if your project is strongly interdisciplinary in approach, to the extent that it would not fit easily into another department, faculty, or centre in Cambridge. In your application, you will be expected to justify why Cambridge and CRASSH are the best fit for your proposal.

You should be aware that we typically receive a large number of applications at CRASSH; due to the limited amount of workspace available, we can only forward a small selection of these to the British Academy. If there is another department/faculty/centre at Cambridge that would provide a suitable home, it may be in your interests to apply to be hosted there. If you are successful in your application with another department/faculty/centre at Cambridge, you will always be welcome to take part in the full range of activities we run at CRASSH.

Applications

Applications should consist of the following:

A two-page CV, including the dates on which you had your PhD viva and on which you were awarded the PhD.

A list of publications (not exceeding one side).

A completed internal selection form.

The name and contact details of one referee, preferably based in the UK, who is not your mentor or PhD supervisor.

Applications must be emailed to Dr Russell Re Manning, Deputy Centre Administrator, at rrm24@cam.ac.uk by 12:00 noon BST on Friday 7 February 2025. This is the internal deadline for applications to be assessed and selected for submission to the British Academy, which will have a deadline of 17:00 GMT on 18 March 2025.

Please address all enquiries to rrm24@cam.ac.uk.

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British Academy International Fellowship - CRASSH

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The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge welcomes applications for the British Academy International Fellowship scheme. The British Academy International Fellowship is a two-year initiative aimed at attracting and retaining emerging talent in the UK to create a globally connected and mobile research workforce.

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PhD in Sociology or Political Science for the research group “Social Inequality”

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PhD in Sociology or Political Science for the research group “Social Inequality”

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The PhD research fellow in sociology or political science will be linked to one of three areas: 1. Analysis of similarities and differences in how the Nordic and North American cases are organizationally designed, and the emphasis on social inequality in legislation, policy programs, and practice. 2. Analysis of actors’ understanding and response to persistent social inequality in the childhood population. 3. Analysis of social inequalities in the childhood population, including trends and major shifts in the

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PhD in Sociology or Political Science for the research group “Social Inequality” (271855) | NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Job title: PhD in Sociology or Political Science for the research group “Social Inequality” (271855), Employer: NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Deadline: Monday, February 10, 2025

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An exploration of psychosocial related quality of life in Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and the impact of mental health outcomes

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An exploration of psychosocial related quality of life in Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and the impact of mental health outcomes

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This project aims to further mental health research in CF with the following programme of planned research:

1. Umbrella review – a full systematic literature review and an up-to-date synthesis of mental health in CF research.

2. The psychometrics of CF specific measures – by consulting the systematic review to make research informed decisions, the development develop an updated online survey, building on the work of research to date (e.g., McHugh et al., 2023). The project will deliver a survey to explore mental health outcomes and to continue to validate CF specific measures to better understand the mental health experience in PWCF.

3. Scoping for the development of an online intervention/psychoeducation toolkit and mental health literacy in the CF community – a two-phase qualitative investigation to assess the level of need in collaboration with clinicians and PWCF.

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Apply and key information

This project is funded by:

Department for the Economy (DfE)

Vice Chancellor's Research Scholarship (VCRS)

Summary

There is a research gap in understanding the mental health of individuals with the long term health condition Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Research has indicated that mental health concerns like depression and anxiety are common among people with CF (PWCF), emerging in childhood, and if untreated can have a negative impact on both physical and mental outcomes including lung function, pulmonary exacerbations, BMI and health related quality of life (Bathgate, Hjelm, Filigno, Smith & Georgiopoulous, 2022). Symptoms of depression such as loss of appetite, fatigue, and insomnia, can overlap with CF related symptoms, ensuing further negative health implications. In CF, the prevalence of depression ranges from 29% among children and adolescents, 33% among adults, anxiety in adults has ranged from 30% to 33% (Smith, Modi, Quittner & Wood, 2010; Latchford & Duff, 2013). Research has indicated that care pathways and provision of high-quality care for depression/anxiety should be in place prior to implementation of a screening programme (Quittner et al., 2016). However, psychoeducation resources remain lacking.

This project aims to further mental health research in CF with the following programme of planned research:

1. Umbrella review - a full systematic literature review and an up-to-date synthesis of mental health in CF research.

2. The psychometrics of CF specific measures - by consulting the systematic review to make research informed decisions, the development develop an updated online survey, building on the work of research to date (e.g., McHugh et al., 2023). The project will deliver a survey to explore mental health outcomes and to continue to validate CF specific measures to better understand the mental health experience in PWCF.

3. Scoping for the development of an online intervention/psychoeducation toolkit and mental health literacy in the CF community - a two-phase qualitative investigation to assess the level of need in collaboration with clinicians and PWCF.
Please note Applicants with a 2:1 degree in Psychology (or close to completion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

AccessNI clearance required

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to obtain AccessNI clearance prior to registration due to the nature of the project.

Essential criteria

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.

We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master's Degree with Distinction.

In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.

Experience using research methods or other approaches relevant to the subject domain

A comprehensive and articulate personal statement

A demonstrable interest in the research area associated with the studentship

Evidence of academic writing skills (a short sample of academic written work of the applicant's choosing (Max 3 pages, A4, font 11)) - please upload in the section entitled Research Proposal

Desirable Criteria

If the University receives a large number of applicants for the project, the following desirable criteria may be applied to shortlist applicants for interview.

First Class Honours (1st) Degree

Work experience relevant to the proposed project

Publications record appropriate to career stage

A demonstrable interest in or experience of using open science methods

Equal Opportunities

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities.

Appointment will be made on merit.

Funding and eligibility

This project is funded by:

Department for the Economy (DfE)

Vice Chancellor's Research Scholarship (VCRS)

Our fully funded PhD scholarships will cover tuition fees and provide a maintenance allowance of £19,237 (tbc) per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance). A Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £900 per annum is also available.

These scholarships, funded via the Department for the Economy (DfE) and the Vice Chancellor's Research Scholarships (VCRS), are open to applicants worldwide, regardless of residency or domicile.

Applicants who already hold a doctoral degree or who have been registered on a programme of research leading to the award of a doctoral degree on a full-time basis for more than one year (or part-time equivalent) are NOT eligible to apply for an award.

Due consideration should be given to financing your studies.

Recommended reading

Abbott, J., Morton, A., Hart, A., Conway, S. P., & Webb, A. K. (2007). 313 Can patient-reported health-related quality of life predict survival in cystic fibrosis?. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 6, 77.
Bach, M., Jordan, S., Hartung, S., Santos-Hövener, C., & Wright, M. T. (2017). Participatory epidemiology: the contribution of participatory research to epidemiology. Emerging Themes in Epidemiology, 14(1), 1-15.
Bathgate, C. J., Hjelm, M., Filigno, S. S., Smith, B. A., & Georgiopoulos, A. M. (2022). Management of Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis. Clinics in Chest Medicine, 43(4), 791-810.
Birnie, K. A., Noel, M., Chambers, C. T., Uman, L. S., & Parker, J. A. (2018). Psychological interventions for needle‐related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (10).
Cronly, J., Duff, A., Riekert, K., Horgan, A., Lehane, E., Perry, I., ... & Savage, E. (2019). Positive mental health and wellbeing in adults with cystic fibrosis: A cross sectional study. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 116, 125-130.
Latchford, G., & Duff, A. J. (2013). Screening for depression in a single CF centre. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 12(6), 794-796.
Melhuish, L. S. (2012). Eating attitudes and behaviours in males and females with cystic fibrosis: the role of body image and coping styles (Doctoral dissertation, University of Southampton).
McHugh, R., Vaughan, R. S., Duarte, C., McDevitt-Petrovic, O., & Kirby, K. (2023). Psychometric properties of the cystic fibrosis eating attitudes and behaviours scale (CFEAB) in an adult population. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 111123.
Mc Hugh, R., Mc Feeters, D., Boyda, D., & O'Neill, S. (2016). Coping styles in adults with cystic fibrosis: implications for emotional and social quality of life. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 21(1), 102-112.
Polenakovik, H. M., & Sanville, B. (2013). The use of ivacaftor in an adult with severe lung disease due to cystic fibrosis (ΔF508/G551D). Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 12(5), 530-531.
Smith, B. A., Modi, A. C., Quittner, A. L., & Wood, B. L. (2010). Depressive symptoms in children with cystic fibrosis and parents and its effects on adherence to airway clearance. Pediatric Pulmonology, 45(8), 756-763.
Quick, V., & Chang, G. (2021). Health care provider's experiences, practices, and recommendations for interventions and screening of cystic fibrosis patients with disordered eating: A qualitative analysis. Chronic Illness, 17(4), 377-390.
Quittner, A. L., Goldbeck, L., Abbott, J., Duff, A., Lambrecht, P., Solé, A., ... & Barker, D. (2014). Prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients with cystic fibrosis and parent caregivers: results of The International Depression Epidemiological Study across nine countries. Thorax, 69(12), 1090-1097.

Quittner, A. L., Abbott, J., Georgiopoulos, A. M., Goldbeck, L., Smith, B., Hempstead, S. E., & Elborn, S. (2016). International committee on mental health in cystic fibrosis: cystic fibrosis foundation and European cystic fibrosis society consensus statements for screening and treating depression and anxiety. Thorax, 71(1), 26-34.
Uman, L. S., Chambers, C. T., McGrath, P. J., & Kisely, S. R. (2006). Psychological interventions for needle‐related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents. Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4).

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An exploration of psychosocial related quality of life in Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and the impact of mental health outcomes

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An exploration of psychosocial related quality of life in Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and the impact of mental health outcomes

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For Community-Based Organizations - Global Fund for Children

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We eagerly look for new groups and individuals to partner with across the globe, based on our regional strategies, and particularly when we launch and expand thematic and regional initiatives. Please explore information about our regional strategies and initiatives in Africa, the Americas, Europe and Eurasia, and Asia.

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We seek to partner with innovative, inclusive and holistic initiatives that aim to make mental well-being accessible to the most marginalized communities and persons.