St John of God Research Foundation drives ethical, impactful research in mental health and intellectual disability, improving care and outcomes across our healthcare services.
The St John of God Research Foundation clg provides a research infrastructure and develops a culture of inquiry across the St John of God Hospitaller Services Group. Our mission is to support the Hospitaller Services Group in achieving a service informed by research which will identify, respond to, and support the needs of all individuals in the manner of St John of God. The Research Foundation funds research into mental health, intellectual disability, and old age. We also support research throughout St John of God Services through its Research Support Service and Library & Information Services. We advocate for the men, women and children who use our services, we share research findings, and we facilitate professional training through our annual conferences and research seminar series.
Our Impact 2024
Feedback from researchers
The Research Foundation Team have gone above and beyond in supporting my research projects. Their guidance, resources, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I truly appreciate their commitment to advancing health research.
Dr Sharon Hardiman
Senior Clinical Psychologist
SJOG Dublin South East Services
A huge thank you to the Research Foundation Team. We could not have started and completed our research project without their support, advice and ongoing guidance. They were very patient and answered all our questions. A very professional and supportive team.
Nicola Yau
Volunteer and Community Manager
SJOG St. Joseph’s Dementia Care Home
The Research Foundation has been an invaluable partner. From funding to networking to practical guidance, they have supported me at every stage of the project life cycle. This kind of engagement is exceptional within clinical services and plays a vital role in supporting professional development, embedding lived experience perspectives, and ultimately advancing care.
Dr Sean Naughton
Consultant Psychiatrist
SJOG DETECT Services