global opportunities
(find a summarized list of active opportunities on the plug page. last update: Nov 19th, 2025)
2nd Global Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health 2026
Join researchers, advocates, and policymakers in Cape Town for Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures, a global conference on child and adolescent mental health hosted by Stellenbosch University, South Africa
4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum (Philippines + Virtual)
Join the Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum 2026, a convening of mental health advocates, practitioners, and policymakers. Free registration for both virtual and in-person sessions.
(CLOSED) King’s College London Mental Health Research PhD Programme
Fully funded PhD opportunity at King’s College London for researchers passionate about global mental health. Open to UK and international applicants; apply by November 17, 2025.
(CLOSED) UN General Assembly Mental Health & Brain Health Events (New York | Sept 2025)
UNGA Week 2025 is almost here, and the spotlight is turning to mental health and brain health. From high-level UN meetings to side events hosted by UNICEF, WHO, and leading nonprofits, New York will be buzzing with conversations on youth mental health, NCDs, and the future of the brain economy. Here’s a curated guide to the sessions worth attending (or streaming) from Sept 22–26.
(CLOSED) 7th Global Mental Health Summit (South Africa | Nov 2025)
Join global leaders, advocates, and innovators at the 7th Global Mental Health Summit in Cape Town (Nov 10–12, 2025) to reimagine the future of mental health.
(CLOSED): BEING Initiative: Up to $200K Funding for Youth Mental Health
Up to $200,000 for bold, youth-led mental health solutions. Open to 12 countries across Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe.