MRBA inmind
Since 1977, the MRBA has supported hundreds of colleagues across the UK market and social research community who have faced financial hardship. In recent years, we have expanded our remit to include educational bursaries, helping people develop their skills and grow their research careers.
We are proud to introduce our newest initiative: the MRBA inmind Mental Health Bursary. This bursary has been created to help people in our industry access the therapeutic mental health support they need but may not be able to afford.
MRBA inmind
We know that market and social research can be a demanding profession, and too many colleagues face challenges in silence. Mental health and wellbeing affect people at every level of our industry. Our bursary provides financial support to people in our industry who need therapeutic mental health support but cannot afford to pay for it themselves. By removing this financial barrier, we make it easier for anyone in our community who needs support to speak to a qualified and accredited therapist, prioritise their wellbeing, and receive the support they deserve.
We offer confidential, fully funded access to qualified therapists from an accredited register, for those who could otherwise not afford therapy, thereby making therapy a supported and accessible choice for those in our industry who most need it. Applicants must live in the UK and have at least two years’ experience working in market or social research in the UK, either now or in the past, in order to qualify. Applicants should not currently be receiving talking therapy (via the NHS or privately) when applying.
The MRBA Committee will consider each applicant’s individual circumstances and level of financial need when determining eligibility.