Become a Research Partner

The Power of Partnership: A Personal Connection between Donors and Researchers


Our Research Partners Program offers donors (Research Partners) the opportunity to personally select and sponsor scientists. It is possible to make a selection based on various criteria, including, illness specialty area, specific institution, or geographic region. Sponsored researchers are selected by the Research Partner from a list of scientists who have been awarded a NARSAD Grant.


NARSAD Grant recipients are recommended by our prestigious all-volunteer Scientific Council through an independent peer-review process of submitted grant applications, and are then selected and approved by our Board of Directors. Through this Program, a Research Partner is able to choose from amongst the world’s most promising young, mid-career and distinguished researchers with innovative ideas aiming to improve the lives of those living with mental illness.

For complete program details, please download the Research Partners Program Overview or contact us at: 800.829.8289