Francisco J. Varela Research Awards

Neuroscientist, philosopher, and Mind and Life co-founder Francisco Varela (1946-2001) believed that contemplative training offers modern science novel methods for investigating the depth of human experience. In his vision, contemplative training such as meditation not only provides a new domain for scientific study, but it also offers resources for advancing scientific models of consciousness, emotion, …

Mind & Life Summer Research Institute 2017

Intersubjectivity and Social Connectivity Garrison, New York Application period: January 9 – February 20, 2017 Summer Research Institute: June 5 – 11, 2017 The application period had been extended through February 20, 2017 and is now closed. For questions contact programs@mindandlife.org Limited Scholarships Now Available A limited number of scholarships are now available to outstanding …

Concurrent Session 5 – NIH Career Award Funding for Your Early Career in Contemplative Science

Do you aspire to have NIH funding as an early career scientist in the field ofmindfulness, meditation, or contemplative studies? This presentation will feature one junior faculty member’s reflection on five years of experience with an NIH “Pathway to Independence” (K99/R00) award, which helped launch his early career research program on the outcomes and mechanisms …