• The Mind & Life Institute is committed to building a rigorous community of interdisciplinary contemplatives, scholars, and scientists which depends upon diversity of perspectives and experiences. Fellows are encouraged to consider candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions, and sexual orientations in the nominating process. Service in the Fellows program is strictly voluntary. No fee is required.
     
    Current Mind & Life Fellows and staff members at the Mind & Life Institute are eligible to nominate others who meet the criteria for being a Fellow (see below). Mind & Life Fellows are encouraged to nominate new Fellows who would contribute to the diverse global network of distinguished Mind & Life Fellows across the three different types of fellowship: Research, Changemaker, and Contemplative.
     
    For more information on the criteria and nomination process for being a Mind & Life Fellow, as well as the principles and benefits thereof, please see the Mind & Life Fellows webpage.
     

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    (note: this is an anonymous process; the nominee will not see your name in their notice to accept or decline the nomination)

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  • Nominee Information

  • Research Fellows—A researcher – scientific (basic, clinical, or social sciences) or humanistic scholar – engaged in contemplative sciences and/or studies
    Changemaker Fellows—A thought leader or changemaker who facilitates application of contemplative interventions into real-world settings
    Contemplative Fellow—A contemplative teacher and practitioner who engages in dialogue with scientists and scholars.
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    Eligibility Criteria (must meet all 3 to be eligible):
    1.) Has made significant contributions as a researcher, changemaker, or a contemplative, with 10+ years in the field, to the mission and vision of the Mind & Life Institute and more broadly to contemplative sciences, studies, and practice through her/his scholarship, activities, and influence. Examples include a nominee who:
    • •Has directly or indirectly contributed to the field of contemplative sciences through studies and publications demonstrating significant or novel theoretical, experimental, or action-based research.
    • •Has been involved in or pioneered contemplative wisdom based action in a community or a global scale.
    • •Has intentionally and explicitly set out to diversify the demographic reach of contemplative sciences and practices.
    • •Has championed the integration of values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in their contemplative action or research.
    2.) Is or has been involved with the Mind & Life Institute extensively in any of the following capacities:
    • •Has been an invited presenter at a Mind & Life program. Invited presenters include plenary faculty, contemplative faculty, discussants, artists, etc.
    • •Has served as a member of a Mind & Life Institute committee (program planning committee, grant review, Steering Council, board, SRI review committee, etc.).
    • •Has partnered or collaborated on a Mind & Life program or grant, or has been a mentor for the Global Majority Leadership and Mentorship Program.
    3.) Exemplifies qualities that align with the Mind & Life mission, vision, and core values (compassion, integrity, curiosity, inclusion, and excellence.
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