International Society for Contemplative Research

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

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! ow.ly/Hfqs50YH9vH

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-progr…

Two exciting open positions with our friends at the Mind and Life Institute! A Director of Development: ow.ly/enc250YhK5z AND A Director of Product, Programs, & Earned Revenue: mindandlife.org/about/careers/…

Exciting new post-doc opportunity at the Training Program in Emotion Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Applications due January 28, 2026. For more info: emotion.wisc.edu

Upcoming online class with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar! See here for more information: tiny.cc/globalskydec19

Upcoming online class with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar! See here for more information: tiny.cc/globalskydec19

CSUSM's Center for Contemplative Practices invites you to join this summer for our third annual conference in San Marcos CA, from June 5 - 7, 2026 to explore the ways contemplative practices can transform higher ed. Proposals due: January 25th. ow.ly/YSPl50XKwMT

CSUSM's Center for Contemplative Practices invites you to join this summer for our third annual conference in San Marcos CA, from June 5 - 7, 2026 to explore the ways contemplative practices can transform higher ed. Proposals due: January 25th. ow.ly/YSPl50XKwMT

Applications are now open for Mind & Life's Summer Research Institute, "Depolarization: Cultivating Connection in a Divided World.” Gather with us to explore how we can bridge divides. Applications close January 27, 2026. Learn more and apply: mindandlife.org/event/2026-sum…

Happening tomorrow! 💻 Mindful Researchers online community gathering to explore together how to integrate and make sense of our contemplative, personal and professional lives, while supporting one another to hold this inquiry as a living journey: eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

New Post-Psychedelic Challenges Study from Emory University This study aims to understand the nature of post-psychedelic challenges. If you have experienced difficulties after taking a psychedelic, you may be eligible to participate! For more info see: psychedelicchallenges.org

New Meditation-Related Challenges Study from Emory University! This study seeks to understand the nature of meditation-related difficulties and adverse effects. For more information see: meditationchallenges.org

New research opportunity for teens!

Elissa Epel shares what excited her about this year’s #ISCR2025 Conference!

Explore the front edge of psychedelics research at #ISCR2025

Commenting on Dr. Rob Roeser’s Keynote “Towards a Developmental Contemplative Science”, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa reflects on the importance of contemplative practices in children’s lives. #ISCR2025

Fresh out of the panel “Curiosity and Openness: Building technologies for transformation,” Cognitive scientist and interdisciplinary scholar Marjan Sharifi reports on the importance of our shared curiosity and finding points of intersection across disciplines. #ISCR2025