1. Women in STEM Mental Health Research Study - Expression of Interest

WISE & Aston University/Brunel University/Manchester Metropolitan University are looking for women STEM professionals to help us in a study about their experience with mental health in STEM research and innovation arenas. The aim of the study is to ultimately use our findings to develop guidelines on how to support the work and career experiences of women in STEM academia who experience mental health issues.

This project aims to develop knowledge and guidelines on how to support the work and career experiences of women academics and practitioners who experience mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic disorder etc.) in STEM research and innovation.

The study is looking to:

Ø To understand the diversity of lived experiences, considering intersectionality in individuals’ accounts.

Ø To explore work experiences and career implications during and post-COVID.

Ø To increase understanding of what supports (i.e., formal and informal forms of support) women professionals in STEM to pre-empt mental health issues, avoid exacerbating existing mental health issues, and persist while advancing their careers in the context of mental health concerns.


I confirm that I would like to find out more about participating in this study and I am happy for a member of staff from WISE to contact me with more information.