Funding research, training, and practice
Stronger, Together
No man is an island. No woman exists independent of her family, culture, friends, and living conditions. No child is free from emotional influence. No problem can be solved in isolation.
At the Mental Research Institute (MRI) we explore and support the development of innovative interactional systemic approaches to understanding and improving human relationships. If you are an academic or research institute based investigator seeking funding for a research project that aligns with our mission, you have come to the right place.
Contributing to Your Success
MRI is committed to funding research that empowers individuals through improved communication and relationships. MRI is looking to fund and act on innovative programs and research that improve human relationships in all segments of society.
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“A population of four million is not quantitatively but qualitatively different from an individual, because it involves systems of interaction among the individuals.”.
— Paul Watzlawick, Change
Our Direction
We continue to advance breakthrough discoveries of our founders in systems theory by offering grants to support this work. Our goal is to strengthen our impact and leverage ongoing research advances in psychology, social systems, and interactional approaches to human relationships.
15,000
people impacted in the US, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
1,000+
publications in English and many translations throughout the world.
60
years of training, research and practice.
Funding
Do you have a project that advances interactional approaches to human relationships? Please describe the work of your organization and the focus of your project.
Read our grant application guidelines.
Make a Donation
We greatly appreciate donations. Every dollar you donate goes directly into grants (not administration), so your contribution will directly benefit our funding recipients. Please contact us to discuss specific types of projects under consideration that you are most interested in supporting.