1.
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
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