Paul Lysaker Metacognition Research Award

The Paul Lysaker Metacognition Research Award  is funded by the MERIT Institute to promote research on metacognition, MERIT, serious mental illness, and recovery. 

• Research Awards will grant up to $5,000 to a MERIT Institute member to conduct a study relevant to MERIT or metacognition.

• Travel Awards will grant up to $1,000 to a MERIT Institute member to travel to a conference where they are presenting on MERIT or metacognition-related research.

All MERIT Institute members are eligible to apply for Research and
Travel Awards. If you are not already a member, you can apply for MERIT Institute membership at the time of your grant submission. 

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Research Grant Requirements

• 3-page maximum proposal including specific aims, methods, future directions, timeline, and proposed budget

• IRB approval required in order for funds to be disbursed.​

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Travel Grant Requirements:

• 1 page maximum application including the conference abstract and brief sections describing the conference, proposing a budget, and explaining relevance to the MERIT Institute.

• Applications will be considered for abstracts that have not yet been accepted but  presentation of research at a conference is required for the disbursement of travel funds. 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and should be sent to Kyle Minor.

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