The Victorian Government has called for submissions to the $10 million mental illness research fund that will aim to bolster collaborative research and achieve improved outcomes for Victorians affected by a mental illness.

 

The Mental Illness Research fund will support a ‘small number of significant research projects’ over a period of four years to enhance the state’s mental health care.

 

To be considered for funding, research projects will have to address three priority areas:

 

  • Optimising psychosocial recovery outcomes and minimising disability for people affected by mental illness
  • Improving effectiveness of existing and new treatments for people affected by mental illness
  • Increasing social participation by people affected by mental illness.

 

Submissions are also expected to demonstrate consumer and family/carer involvement, ensuring their perspectives are included in the planning, development and conduct of the research projects.

 

An expert advisory committee, chaired by Professor Bruce Tonge, will oversee the open and transparent grant assessment process.

 

Submissions must be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5pm, 13 April 2012.

 

Information and instructions for applicants can be downloaded from the Victorian Department of Health website:health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/reformstrategy/mi-research-fund.htm