Funded Research Opportunity for Mental Health Professionals
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Applications for the HETI Awards in Psychiatry and Mental Health are now open, and provide opportunities for NSW mental health professionals to complete research or undertake training in an area where little or no training is available.
The Awards help to build a more capable mental health workforce and deliver better patient outcomes across NSW.
HETI offers Awards in two categories:
- Psychiatry Special Training Award: The Special Training Award provides psychiatry registrars with the opportunity to undertake clinical skills training, providing a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills and deliver better patient outcomes.
- Mental Health Research Award: The Award in Mental Health Research supports mental health practitioners to develop research skills and provide dedicated time to conduct a research project. It is designed to build on or enhance the research capability of professionals working in the mental health sector.
Application Dates
Applications for the 2024-2025 Award program open on 8 July 2024 and close 9 August 2024.
Funding
The one-year Awards are fully funded including covering salary and on-costs to the employers of Award recipients.
Further information and how to apply
For further information including eligibility criteria visit or to apply visit Mental Health Awards.