Welcoming 2026: Gratitude, Growth, and Human Connection

Dear Friends,
As we welcome the new year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the vibrant community that surrounds the Mental Research Institute. Your passion, curiosity, and commitment to advancing systemic research continue to inspire and energize our mission.

Now entering our sixth year as a grant-making organization, we are honored to stand alongside researchers whose work is reshaping our understanding of human relationships. This year’s funded projects reflect extraordinary creativity and dedication, and we invite you to explore these inspiring efforts by visiting our blog.

As we look to the year ahead, MRI remains steadfast in supporting innovative research that advances our interactional and systemic approach to fostering healthy relationships. Whether through our doctoral dissertation grants or general research support, we are committed to uplifting work that deepens our understanding of human connection.

Thank you for your partnership, your ideas, and the meaningful work you bring into the world. We look forward to another year of collaboration, discovery, and impact.

“In every interaction lies a new possibility—may the year ahead be filled with those that bring insight, healing, and connection.”

Wishing you a healthy, meaningful, and prosperous 2026.

Warm regards,

Sophie Suberville
Executive Director
Mental Research Institute (MRI)