Connect, learn and make an impact.

Calling all early career researchers in mental health data! DATAMIND’s Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network brings together researchers to share knowledge, build collaborations, and make the most of the UK’s mental health data resources. In partnership with universities, charities, and patient and public contributors, the network supports ECRs to develop skills, access opportunities, and shape research with real-world impact.

Why Join the ECR Network?

Skill Development

Access workshops and training delivered by MQ Mental Health Research / DATAMIND to grow your expertise.

Collaboration & Connection

The opportunity to take part in conferences and explore our learning resources to engage with the mental health data community.

Funding & Opportunities

Be the first to hear about grants, fellowships, and other opportunities through DATAMIND partners and the wider mental health hubs network.

Visibility & Recognition

Showcase your work on national platforms like DATAMIND’s GitHub (join now) & Phenotype Library (contribute), boosting your profile within the community.

Register to join

Join the wider DATAMIND & MQ Researcher Network and we’ll connect you with opportunities, events, and updates:

Current opportunities for ECRs:

Hosted by DATAMIND and MQ with the Mental Health Platform.

ECR Workshop: Skills for mental health data research

Sheffield, Friday – October 9th

Workshops

Explore our growing collection of past workshop recordings, developed in collaboration with MQ. These practical sessions cover key skills and methods, including:

  • R and Python
  • Data Management
  • Epidemiological Methods using R

Learn directly from experts, innovators, and practitioners who are shaping the future of mental health data research.

Conferences

Access recordings from all DATAMIND conferences, including our joint Data Science meetings with MQ. These events provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration across the research community. Topics include:

  • Co-producing studies with lived experience contributors
  • Latest findings in mental health research
  • Panel discussions on mental health missions and digital technologies
  • Collaboration opportunities in longitudinal research
  • Enhancing data ethics in practice

Whether you are just starting out or building your research portfolio, these resources are here to help you grow your skills and engage with the wider data science and mental health community.

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