Research Support

Opportunities for Support for Post-PhD, PhD and Masters Students and independent researchers in Mental Health and Substance Use Related Research in Kenya; Training through Computer-Based Distance Education; and School Mental Health
 

Africa Mental Health Foundation (AMHF) is a non-governmental and charitable organization dedicated to research supporting evidence-based policy, service provision and health promotion in relation to mental and neurological health, and substance use. 

AMHF conducts operational and multi-disciplinary research for affordable, appropriate, available and accessible mental health and substance use services to all Kenyans irrespective of their socio-economic status. 

The Foundation has one of the best human and physical infrastructures in Africa to facilitate, support and manage research in mental health and substance use.

 

With funding from Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) and in collaboration with our partners (University of Toronto, NextGenU.org, University of British Columbia and other researchers), AMHF is offering opportunities for students and researchers from varied disciplines in mental health and substance use related research, including qualitative and quantitative research, health services and systems research, and research on distance computer-based education to improve availability of human resources to address mental health and substance use.
 

In addition to these, AMHF is also offering opportunities for community engagement research and school mental health research with a view to enabling children achieve full potential. 

All concepts and proposals for support by AMHF will be competitive and will undergo reviews by independent panelists, specialized in the area of interest, for scientific merit and innovation on how the research will advance community mental health towards mental health for all in Kenya. 

Note: Applicants do not necessarily have to be psychiatrists or medical doctors. 

For more details visit:http://www.africamentalhealthfoundation.org/research/amhf_opportunities.pdf
 

2. Online Mental Health Learning Materials
 

Are you interested in accessing online learning materials in mental health from some of the best universities, institutions and leading professional bodies in the world? 

This facilitation is offered at no fee by AMHF and is open to students, researchers and other individuals based in any part of Africa.
 

For details visit:http://www.africamentalhealthfoundation.org/research/onlinelearning.html
 

3. Opportunities on Community Mental Health Training and Research at The University of California, Berkeley, USA.

For more details visit:http://www.africamentalhealthfoundation.org/uclberkeley.html