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95 million DKK to develop Danish psychiatry research
Independent Research Fund Denmark has just allocated 95 million DKK to 34 new, original research projects aimed at improving the framework for research in psychiatry. This initiative seeks to establish better conditions for research in the prevention of poor mental well-being and mental disorders, as well as in the treatment of mental health issues. It also aims to strengthen academic and scientific environments and improve the recruitment of staff across the field of psychiatry.
Among the projects receiving funding, research will include prevention and early intervention for parents with mental health disorders, digital solutions and treatment options for self-harming youth, and memory and concentration difficulties in people with bipolar disorder.
»It is a broad selection of various types of research, all sharing the common goal of supporting the development of Danish psychiatry. The quality is very high, and as a result, the committee has had many meaningful discussions to identify the best projects,« says Ingrid Melle, chair of the committee DFF | Thematic research – Better framework for research in psychiatry.
»The psychiatric sector is under pressure, and strengthening research in this field is essential. The new research projects can help ensure better treatment and prevention so that individuals with mental health disorders can receive high-quality assistance. Additionally, this initiative will bring greater focus to recruitment of staff,« says Søren Serritzlew, chair of Independent Research Fund Denmark.
For the second year in a row, Independent Research Fund Denmark has been tasked with ensuring better framework for research in psychiatry with politically prioritized funds from the annual research reserve. These funds aim to support Aftale om en 10-årsplan for psykiatrien og mental sundhed, which outlines the political commitment to advancing psychiatry and mental health efforts.
Facts about the call ‘Better framework for research in psychiatry’
Independent Research Fund Denmark received a total of 140 applications and allocated funds to 34 projects, resulting in a success rate of 24% based on the number of applications.
The program ‘Better framework for research in psychiatry’ is part of the thematic allocations which is a political, strategic initiative within a particular theme open to contributions from all scientific fields that can provide knowledge on the topic. Thematic research serves as a supplement to independent research based on researchers’ own curiosity-driven initiatives.
Since 2018, Independent Research Fund Denmark has awarded research grants within politically determined themes funded by annual political agreements on the distribution of research reserves.
Reservations are made for changes in grant amounts and number of grants during the upcoming administrative budget review.