British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Strengthening Families Together - 10 session group for family and friends - Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.... More →
Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental... More →
New Antipsychotic Review: ZELDOX (ziprasidone hydrochloride) - By Dr. Richard Williams... More →
Kids in Control Support Group Program - The Kids in Control Support Group Program gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness.... More →
Addiction and Concurrent Disorders - What Psychiatry do we need / BCSS AGM - Dr. Michael Krausz - Addiction & Concurrent Disorders - What Psychiatry Do We Need? - Featuring: Dr.... More →
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Education and Support Program - BRIDGES is a course taught by consumers for consumers. BRIDGES helps people learn things that will help them in their journey to recovery. People who have taken the course find it helps them to be part of their own treatment. In the course, students learn about psychiatric diagnoses. They also learn about what mental health treatments work best.... More →
Family Toolkit - The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.... More →
2009-10 Financial Snapshot - Summary: - BCSS's regional programs and services provided by regional support and project coordinators are... More →
Drugs, Alcohol and Schizophrenia - Mixing drugs or alcohol with an illness like schizophrenia is an alarming new trend. Traveling this risky road has devastating consequences.... More →
Spouses Handbook - This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.... More →

Research Grants Competition 2010

Fundamentals underlying illnesses involving psychosis, especially schizophrenia and/or addiction.

The Mind Foundation of British Columbia is pleased to offer the following Research Grant Opportunities:

Two Young Investigator Awards of $50,000 a year over two years. Candidates must have attained the status of Assistant Professor or equivalent within the past six years.

One Post Doctoral Fellowship Award of $40,000 for one year.

Three Research Awards of approximately $20,000 each for one year.

Research must be conducted principally in British Columbia.

Application forms may be downloaded here: Mind Research Grant Application 2010
Please indicate which grant you are competing for.

Completed Applications should be sent electronically to Dr. Mark Churchland, (Mark.Churchland@Weyerhaeuser.com ), Chair, Research Advisory Committee, The Mind Foundation of British Columbia by April 30, 2010.

Results of the Competition should be available by June 30,2010.

www.mind.bcss.org

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