Research centers, funding opportunities, and publication outlets for complexity and contemplative science

Each database below contains carefully curated entries to help you find collaborators, research centers, secure funding, and share your work in appropriate publication venues. Browse the highlighted selections to get a sense of what's available, then explore the full databases for more.

Leading institutions bridging complexity, contemplation, and consciousness research worldwide.

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CLEA Brussels

Belgium • University Center

Transdisciplinary research on complexity, worldviews, and consciousness. Led by Francis Heylighen with perfect alignment to CSCSC.

→ Bridging Complexity + Contemplation

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EASE Lab (University of Toronto)

Canada • University Network

Contemplative science, meditation research, and Buddhism-psychology interface at University of Toronto.

→ Contemplative Science

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Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies (IACS)

USA • Independent Research Institute

Consciousness research using neurofeedback, VR, neuromodulation, and altered states. Studies meditation depth and contemplative practices.

→ Consciousness Research

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Center for the Study of Apparent Selves (CSAS)

Nepal • Independent Research Institute

Unique integration of AI, Buddhist philosophy, and biological complexity science. Exploring care-based models of intelligence.

→ Bridging (Complexity + Contemplation)

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Research Centers

Major funding sources supporting contemplative science, consciousness research, and complex systems.

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Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF)

$200K - $5M • Global

$30M+ dedicated to Accelerating Research on Consciousness initiative. Supports adversarial collaboration and diverse intelligences.

→ Consciousness & Human Flourishing

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Fetzer Institute

$200K - $3M+ • Global

Direct focus on spirituality, contemplative practices, love and transformation.

→ Contemplative & Spiritual Inquiry

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Wellcome Trust

£250K - £1M+ • Global

Major biomedical research funder with strong alignment to computational neuroscience and complex systems approaches to health and cognition.

→ Life Sciences & Mental Health

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Mind & Life Europe

Up to €23,500 • Europe

European Varela Awards specifically for contemplative science research. Includes attendance at Summer Research Institute.

→ Contemplative Science Training

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Funding Opportunities

High-quality venues for sharing research bridging complexity, contemplation, and consciousness.