Research Appreciation Day

Research Appreciation Day 2026 is on Sunday the 5th of July.

A day where we celebrate the work of the many thousands of health researchers making a difference to people's lives all around the world.

All breakthrough's in healthcare are made thanks to the work of researchers. It is only though the tireless research of scientists, health professionals and volunteers that we are able to improve the treatments available for different physical and mental health conditions. So here at MQ we decided it was time for that to change, and for researchers to get the credit they deserve!

Celebrating researchers

Whether they're working in a lab, with people, exploring data or out in the field there are thousands of researchers working in different disciplines and different ways with the goal of making the next research breakthrough.

Find out more about careers in research by following the hashtag #ResearchAppreciationDay on the 5th of July.

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Research Appreciation Day was launched by MQ Mental Health Research in 2023 to celebrate the hard work of health researchers and scientists all around the world.

Ways to get involved

What is happening right now

Read about the work of some amazing researchers who are helping to solve some of the biggest health problems globally by developing better interventions and treatments, and even ways of preventing mental illnesses in the first place. Find out more.

Downloadable Resources

Help raise awareness of the importance of research either by sharing one of these social media assets or creating your own using the Hashtag #ResearchAppreciationDay

Volunteer For Research

Volunteer to take part in mental health research. Scientists all around the world need volunteers, to fill out questionnaires, try new talking therapies and help develop new treatments for different mental illnesses. Volunteer today!

Sign Up For Updates

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Top tips from the experts for a career in health research

Launching a career in health research is a noble, if slightly daunting, prospect. Being part of, or even perhaps leading the team that makes a big breakthrough in the treatment, detection or prevention of a disease or health issue is every researchers dream. But how can you build a career in what is often a competitive field?

Growing The Research Workforce

This Research Appreciation Day is focused on careers in research. MQ is committed to supporting researchers in order to grow the mental health research workforce and get us nearer to the next breakthrough in mental health.