Mental Health Research UK (Charity No: 1125538) is the UK's first charity dedicated to funding research into the causes of mental illness in order to develop better treatments with fewer side-effects. Co-founded in 2008 by Professor Clair Chilvers, the late John Grace QC, and Dr. Laura Davidson, the charity advertises funds available for Ph.D research scholarships, for which Universities apply. The charity has a scientific advisory board, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed. The successful University then advertises for the best Ph.D student in a further competitive process. To date, Mental Health Research UK has awarded five research scholarships each worth in the region of £120,000 in the areas of schizophrenia, depression, and suicidal behaviour. It is currently offering awards f