The ISCR's mission is to support the work of scholars, scientists, clinicians, and practitioners engaged in the rigorous investigation of traditional and modern forms of contemplative and other mind-body practices. Learn more about member benefits here! bit.ly/3Jat8yC
ISCR depends upon the participation of our community to sustain our programs, and shape what comes next.
Members attend this years Virtual Conference for free, receive significant discounts for in person meetings, as well as so much more.
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New Opportunities for Postdocs in Contemplative Science!
UVA Contemplative Science Center seeks a Humanities Research Associate.
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Bernoulli Institute at the University of Groningen seeks Neuropsychology Postdoc:
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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.
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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!!
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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: iscrsociety.org/contemplativ…
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.
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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: iscrsociety.org/2026-confere…
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: iscrsociety.org/2026-confere…
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.
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Call for 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 contemplation, meaning, and selfhood: iscrsociety.org/2026-confere…
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
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Lab Coordinator
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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: 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: iscrsociety.org/webinars/
New Episode of Inside Contemplative Research: The ISCR Podcast!
Join ISCR member Michael Copeland, founder and CEO of TrueSaftey Evaluation, discussing how meditation is transforming industrial and organizational contexts: ow.ly/XY5g50YVil8
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 - iscrsociety.org/webinars/
Have you checked out Inside Contemplative Research: The ISCR Podcast?
Join us for compelling storytelling and in-depth interviews that bridge the gap between scientific frameworks and contemplative traditions. New episodes monthly!
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The Cambridge Center for Mindfulness and Compassion is launching a Mindful Healthcare Scholars program (MHS), an interprofessional course uniquely tailored for people working in clinical systems. Applications are open now: chacmc.org/scholars-program
Two exciting open positions with our friends at the Mind and Life Institute!
A Director of Development:
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AND
A Director of Product, Programs, & Earned Revenue:
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