The Royal College of Psychiatrists Wales are thrilled to announce the National Young Person's Mental Health Research Award for 2025/26, an exciting opportunity for young people who have an interest in Psychiatry and mental health. We are inviting young people from across Wales to take part.
The award is open to year 10 to year 13 students from all Schools across Wales. There is no limit to the number of entries from each School with entries being open to individual or group projects of up to 5 students.
This initiative is designed to encourage young people to undertake and submit research focusing on current mental health issues, and gives students the chance to develop valuable skills, and contribute to improving wellbeing.
Prizes and Opportunities:
- The winning entry will be displayed at the joint Academic Conference of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Wales, the Welsh Psychiatric Society, and the National Centre for Mental Health.
- The winner will also receive a £100 gift card.
- Shortlisted entries will be displayed on the College’s website.
Timelines:
- All expressions of interest should be received by 15 January 2026.
- Entries must be submitted by 13 March 2026.
- Winning entries will be announced in April 2026.