The Institute will fund the work of a MIN for up to three years with a maximum of £5,000 over this duration.

Applicants can only apply for up to two rounds of funding. There is an expectation that successful MINs will look for funding in their first three years to ensure their sustainability.

There must be two leads for each MIN - an academic lead and a clinical lead. The MIN should include a researcher, service user and/or carer and any other voluntary organisation. The academic lead must be a member of the Institute.

 What will the Institute fund?

• Conferences/seminars/workshops for dissemination purposes
• Inter-library loans
• UK travel expenses
• Catering
• Attendance at conferences/seminars/workshops
• Digital recording

What is not covered in MIN funding?

• Design of new logos – the IMH logo must be used on all literature
• Development of new websites – content on each MIN is included on this website
• Overseas travel (unless supported by a further business case).

What does the Institute expect?

• All work delivered within budget
• Progress updates provided for use on this website
• An annual report every year with details of outputs and summary of expenditure and any income
• A final report at the end of three years.

What support will be provided by the Institute?

• Branding, marketing and promotion and events 
• Use of the Institute’s three seminar rooms (including AV equipment) for free for MIN events
• Evaluations, literature reviews and support for research bids