Second round of Mind Matters research grants coming soon!

Last year, we launched our new RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) research grant programme, and the second round of applications is due to open shortly. 

The programme, which was launched in August 2024, aims to drive change that will positively impact mental health in the veterinary sector and offers two types of grants. 

The first is a £5,000 Discovery Grant, targeted towards postgraduate or early career researchers looking to kick-start small-scale studies. The second is a £15,000 Impact Grant, aimed at more established researchers working on more substantial medium-size projects. However, applications for both grants are open to researchers at all career stages. 

Grant applications are due to open early spring and all proposals must reflect at least one of MMI’s strategic areas of focus for 2025. These are:  

• Veterinary professionals’ suicide prevention  
• Veterinary occupational stressors (including trauma and burnout)  
• Mental health in veterinary education  
• Veterinary workplace leadership and mental health  
• Veterinary professionals’ mental health and equity, diversity & inclusion  

As only one Impact Grant was awarded in the last round of applications, this round there will be three research grants available to apply for: two £5,000 Discovery Grants and one £15,000 Impact Grant. 

More information on the research grants can be found on the dedicated research section of the Mind Matters website. If you have any questions about applying or the application process prior to applications officially opening, please contact the MMI team at [email protected].