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Foundation funding and psychiatric research
1Office of Research, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC 20005.
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Foundation funding for psychiatric research is scarce. A study reveals limited but varied support from foundations for mental health research, highlighting differences and similarities among these organizations.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health Research
- Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Limited funding sources significantly constrain psychiatric research.
- Foundations, as nonprofit entities, represent a potential avenue for research support.
- Historical trends indicate a need to examine current foundation involvement in mental health research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the role and structure of foundations in research funding.
- To analyze historical trends in foundation support for mental illness research.
- To assess the current extent of foundation support for mental health research.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of foundation roles and structures.
- Historical review of funding patterns for mental illness research.
- Empirical study to quantify foundation support for mental health research.
Main Results:
- Foundation support for mental health research is confirmed to be limited.
- Significant variations exist in the types and amounts of support provided by foundations.
- Identified key similarities and differences among foundations funding mental health research.
Conclusions:
- The study confirms a paucity of foundation funding in psychiatric research.
- Despite limitations, foundations play a role, exhibiting diverse support strategies.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing foundation engagement in mental health research.