Depression Center Supported Research
Supporting innovation and discovery in the prevention and treatment of depression
Funding awarded through the Depression Center helps support research that critically advances the understanding of the origins and development of depressive illness. These studies help drive the translation of discoveries into clinical applications and best practices to improve the care of those struggling with depression and other related illnesses. Through generous donor support, the Depression Center proudly fosters the work of promising early-career investigators through various scholar award programs. Through the Executive Director’s Innovation Fund, the Depression Center also supports work that strives to achieve innovations in research, treatment, education and public policy. In supporting a new generation of investigators and promising pursuits of innovations, we strive to reach breakthroughs in research and treatment that can improve the quality of life for those living with depression or even help prevent the disease from surfacing in the first place.
Todd Ouida Clinical Scholars Award
Established in 2002, the Todd Ouida Clinical Scholar Awards are designed to further the work of outstanding young researchers working in childhood anxiety and depression.
Read about some of the research initiatives launched through this program →
Rachel Upjohn Clinical Scholars
The goal of this award, established in 1998, is to train a new generation of clinical investigators focusing their research on depression, bipolar disorder, and related illnesses.
Read summaries of research supported through this award program. →
Jack L. Berman, M.D. and Barbara A. Berman, Ph.D. Depression Research Fund
The Berman Research Fund supports junior investigators seeking pilot or seed funding for innovative research projects in the area of depressive illness.
Read about the innovative research projects sponsored by this fund. →
Executive Director's Innovation Fund
The most innovative ideas are those least likely to be funded by grant-making agencies. This fund helps implement creative, new, and bold ideas that help us achieve our mission of conquering depression and bipolar disorder.
Read about the cutting-edge work supported through this fund. →
Oscar Stern Award for Depression Research
In 2011, the University of Michigan received a generous gift from Helmut F. Stern of Ann Arbor to endow a research award at the Depression Center.
Phil Jenkins Award for Innovation in Depression Treatment
These awards are intended to stimulate creative ideas about ways to improve treatment or self-management of depression.
updated: 04/03/2012