Anika Foundation
We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with the Anika Foundation to support three $10,000 ECR seed grants for the 2026-27 financial year. These aim to support early career researchers (ECRs) to undertake high-quality research projects and pilot studies, strengthen their track record, and build capability in competing for external funding.

For more details please see the terms and conditions and the grant application form. Grant applications close, 5pm, Thursday 23rd April 2026. 

Manna Institute
We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Manna Institute. The Manna Institute is a virtual institute that brings together leading mental health researchers from seven universities in the Regional Universities Network (RUN). The Manna Institute and SMHR share a dedication to addressing the mental health needs of Australians sensitively and respectfully through promoting excellence in mental health research.

MAGNET
Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trials Network (MAGNET) is Australia's first clinical trial network focused on adult mental health. Our network of world-leading researchers, carers, insurers, lived-experience experts, and First Nations representatives aims to support transformative research that addresses major unmet needs in mental health by facilitating collaborative, large-scale trials. MAGNET provides researchers with resources informed by current best practice needed to design, develop, and coordinate clinical trials. These resources include access to world-leading health economists and statisticians with expertise in mental health clinical trials, assessment training guidelines and materials, data safety and management boards and guidance on ethics.