Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyHealth
Application Deadline31 August 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeOther
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1796
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About This Scholarship

Event scholarships for the Global Mental Health Africa Conference 2027 to support African mental health researchers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial constraints. The conference aims to provide a platform for important voices in African mental health to share their work and perspectives.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Conference registration fee
  • Travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Other costs (as specified in application)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Early career researchers working in mental health research, practice, or policy
  • 2 Students with a letter of support from institution or supervisor
  • 3 Persons with lived experience of mental health conditions or psychosocial disability
  • 4 Other applicants with demonstrated connection to mental health in Africa
  • 5 Priority given to applicants based in Africa for whom financial support is essential to attend

How to Apply

1
Complete online application
2
Provide personal details (name, email, phone number, country of residence, institution or organisation, current role)
3
Submit motivation statement (maximum 300 words) explaining why you wish to attend and how it will impact your work
4
Submit impact and contribution statement describing how your work advances mental health research, policy, or services in Africa
5
Submit financial need statement (maximum 300 words) explaining why financial support is required
6
Submit CV or résumé
7
Submit recommendation letter (required for students; strongly encouraged for others)
8
Await email notification of application outcome

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