Research Funding Opportunities

We welcome direct approaches from researchers with proposals for studies that align with our mission to improve mental health and well-being through innovative, evidence-based interventions.

Funding and collaboration opportunities are publicised here and via our newsletters and social media channels.

How to apply

Researchers seeking funding are invited to submit an outline of their proposal to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

All proposals are assessed through our formal funding process, which includes independent peer review commissioned directly by our organisation. External experts evaluate each submission based on scientific merit, feasibility, and potential impact. Funding decisions are made on the basis of this assessment, and applicants may be asked to provide further information during the review process. View full Peer Review Process (PDF).

Our funding process

We require all proposals to undergo independent peer review by external experts prior to any funding decision. We are in the process of applying for NIHR Non-commercial Partner status and have formalised our procedures to meet the required standards.

For further information about our funding process, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Research we have supported

We have supported independent, peer-reviewed research in alignment with our mission to improve mental health and well-being:

  • Chandia-Jorquera A, van Mil SD, Estarellas M, Pascovich C, Dauphin M & Canales-Johnson A. Large-scale screening of neural signatures of Transcendental Meditation — Consciousness and Cognition Lab, University of Cambridge (2025, Manuscript in Preparation).
  • Conti G, Doyle O, Fearon P, Oppedisano V. A Demonstration Study of the Quiet Time Transcendental Meditation Program. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 Jan 24;12:765158. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.765158. PMID: 35140653; PMCID: PMC8820275.https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.765158/full