Deadline: 14 April 2017
The Mind & Life Institute is pleased to invite applicants from all around the world to lead the way in supporting the development of this critical field through our new funding program, the PEACE Awards—supporting research on novel interdisciplinary approaches for investigating and nurturing wholesome mental qualities related to Prosociality, Empathy, Altruism, Compassion, and Ethics (PEACE).
The Mind & Life Institute is a non-profit organization committed to building a scientific understanding of the mind and human behavior as a way to reduce suffering and promote flourishing. In particular, it promotes the integration of rigorous scientific inquiry with contemplative practices and wisdom traditions by supporting the emerging field of contemplative sciences.
Funding Information
- This grant program encourages the active collaboration of scientists with contemplative scholars/practitioners in all phases of research.
- Two levels of funding are available through this program: up to $25,000 and up to $100,000 (USD).
- Awards will be granted through a competitive application and selection process. Proposed research should be completed within a 2-year period, and annual progress reports are required for awardees to remain in good standing.
Selection Criteria
- Significance and impact to the field
- Methodological approach/design
- Innovation/novelty
- Quality of the applicant, likelihood of success and future contribution to the field
- Strength of research environment
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible, the applicant (Principal Investigator) must have completed a terminal research/doctoral degree and sufficient training, experience and institutional resources to accomplish the proposed work.
- Worldwide applications are encouraged.
How to Apply
Letters of intent must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Mind & Life Institute.