International Society for Contemplative Research

The Nature of Mind (NOM) research project is seeking a Study Coordinator! The NOM Study investigates advanced meditation, with a particular focus on recognition of the Nature of Mind as described in Tibetan contemplative traditions. See https://www.nomstudy.org/ for more info!

Take your research to Kyoto! Join us for the 4th ISCR Conference in Japan. Share your research, exchange ideas, and connect with a global community. Submit your abstract today! https://iscrsociety.org/submissions/ #ISCR2027

Keynote Spotlight: Explore Consciousness Across Cosmologies—nondual meditation, the ritual use of psychedelics & neuroscience—at #ISCR2026. Can’t join live? Registration includes recordings from all 3 time-zone blocks. Register: https://ow.ly/uqJ350ZU5LL Free for ISCR members!

Keynote Spotlight: Explore Consciousness & Craving with Dr. Yuzheng Hu and Geshe Lodoe Sangpo at #ISCR2026. Can’t join live? Registration includes recordings from all three time-zone blocks. Register now: https://ow.ly/8eca50ZTENM

Join us online next week for the ISCR 2026 Conference on CONSCIOUSNESS and hear from our incredible lineup of keynote speakers Fully online. Join from anywhere. Free for ISCR members! Register today https://iscrsociety.org/2026-conference/ #ISCR2026 #Consciousness #ContemplativeResearch

New Opportunities for Postdocs in Contemplative Science! UVA Contemplative Science Center seeks a Humanities Associate. https://ow.ly/EVEX50ZMoxA University of Groningen seeks Neuropsychology Postdoc: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/363676/postdoc-position-in-contemplative-science

Funding opportunity! The Consciousness & Subtle Energy Research Fellowship, supporting research into energy and consciousness-based healing. Up to $50,000 and a growing interdisciplinary research community. Applications due by September 14, 2026. https://ow.ly/XUbm50ZuRU9

Last call to submit your abstracts for the ISCR virtual conference! This exciting dialog is free for members and $250 for non-members. We hope you'll join us!! https://ow.ly/Sc3P50ZuRFA

There's still time to join senior ISCR members Patricia Jennings and Robert Roeser to discuss how contemplative practices and pedagogy are transforming education in today's Ask Me Anything @ 3pm EST today: https://iscrsociety.org/contemplative-science-ama-series-2026/

Forgot to submit your abstract? Good news! The deadline for submissions has been extended to July 30th! Our one-day online conference explores current work spanning neural processes, contemplation, and first-person approaches to meaning and selfhood. https://iscrsociety.org/2026-conference/

The ISCR Virtual Conference 2026 Call for Abstracts have been extended until July 30! Submit today - https://ow.ly/NMAe50ZihOi

There's still time! Join scholars, researchers, and contemplative practitioners worldwide on October 9th for ISCR’s online conference on consciousness. Explore contemporary work on contemplation, meaning, and selfhood: https://iscrsociety.org/2026-conference/

Submit your Abstract Today! Join scholars, researchers, and contemplative practitioners worldwide on October 9th for ISCR’s online conference on consciousness. Explore contemporary work on contemplation, meaning, and selfhood: https://iscrsociety.org/2026-conference/

Episodes 5 & 6 of "Inside Contemplative Research" are now available! Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa and Dr. Chiara Mascarello join to discuss how to apply the technologies of contemplative traditions such as yoga and meditation in contemporary society. https://ow.ly/7Sc550Z93PA

Correction: Abstracts due June 30th. Join scholars, researchers, and contemplative practitioners worldwide on October 9th for ISCR’s online conference on consciousness. Explore contemporary work on consciousness with us: https://iscrsociety.org/2026-conference/

Our friends at the UVA Contemplative Sciences Center are hiring for two exciting new positions. Take a look or pass them along to anyone who might be interested. Lab Technician https://ow.ly/Nx6a50Z5LFN Lab Coordinator https://ow.ly/l15950Z5LFP

You won't want to miss this in-depth discussion of the research, opportunities, and risks of online meditation training with top researchers in the field. June 9th @ 1:30pm EST. You won't want to miss it! Sign up here: https://iscrsociety.org/webinars/

Join the ISCR community for an in-depth discussion of the research, opportunities, and risks of online meditation training with top researchers in the field. June 9th @ 1:30pm EST. You won't want to miss it! Sign up here: https://iscrsociety.org/webinars/

New Episode of Inside Contemplative Research: The ISCR Podcast! Join ISCR member Michael Copeland, founder of TrueSaftey Evaluation, discussing how mindfulness is transforming industrial contexts and its potential to improve the health of industrial workforces: https://ow.ly/ZZgY50YVimO

We're hearing a lot of excitement for the upcoming webinar. Come join! "Collaborating with Tibetan monastics to examine the effects of analytical meditation and monastic debate" a conversation with Dr. Marieke van Vugt Tuesday, April 28th at 12 Noon EST - https://iscrsociety.org/webinars/

Check out our inaugural season of Inside Contemplative Research: The ISCR Podcast Compelling storytelling and in-depth interviews that bridge the gap between scientific frameworks and contemplative traditions. New episodes monthly! https://ow.ly/Hfqs50YH9vH

Contemplative practices draw from diverse traditions, highlighting the need for inclusive approaches to knowledge. ISCR values diverse perspectives as key to scientific progress & community impact. We're committed to open, inclusive research. Learn more: iscrsociety.org/in-support-o...