Nalanda Institute Fellows Program

Geographic Scope: Global (supports projects locally and globally)

Focus Areas:

• Advanced professional training and personal development for program graduates
• Post-graduate training comparable to medical residencies, psychology internships, and research fellowships
• Cultivation of contemplative leadership excellence and integrity
• Projects advancing understanding of or access to contemplative learning in the Nalanda Tradition
• Application to individual and collective well-being

Eligibility:

• Must be a graduate of one or more of Nalanda Institute's training programs:
  • Contemplative Psychotherapy Program
  • CBRT Teacher Training
  • Meditation Teacher Training
  • Yoga, Mind & Spirit Training
• Must feel called to pursue their path with Nalanda Institute
• Must have a community initiative, research study, or new program in mind

Project Examples:

• Offering CBRT to underserved communities
• Developing new applications of Contemplative Psychotherapy for underserved populations
• Designing or implementing contemplative science research projects at universities or hospitals

What They Fund:

• Initial stipend with potential for enhancement upon completion of project-specific aims and objectives
• Projects that advance understanding of or access to contemplative learning in the Nalanda Tradition

What They Don't Fund: Not explicitly stated

Awards Structure:

• Initial stipend may be enhanced by further awards upon completion of project-specific goals
• Predicated on applicant providing clear measures of outcome or impact
• Contingent on meeting project goals and deliverables (study completion, publication acceptance, etc.)
• Contingent on contributing back to Nalanda Institute through:
  • Project-related presentations to community
  • Adding project-related enhancements to existing programs
  • Developing new programs

Mentoring:

• Fellows assigned mentor(s) experienced in relevant field (outreach, research, or application)
• Mentor supervises, consults, and advocates for Fellow and their project
• Involves colleagues when necessary or helpful
• Mentoring lasts for duration of project

Funding Source:

• Board matching grant of $50,000 to seed the program

Contact Information:

• Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science
• 300 Central Park West, 1D
• New York, New York 10024
• Phone: 212.362.3895
• Email: info@nalandainstitute.org

Application Process

Application Requirements:

1. Applicants must be graduates of one or more Nalanda Institute training programs (Contemplative Psychotherapy, CBRT Teacher Training, Meditation Teacher Training, and/or Yoga, Mind & Spirit Training)
2. Must complete application form (available on website)
3. Proposed project must include:
   • Clear step-by-step timeline for completion
   • Specific aims, methods, objectives and outcomes
   • Clear measures of outcome or impact
   • Project goals and deliverables (study completion, publication acceptance, etc.)

Project Description Requirements:
Proposed project should:

• Advance understanding of or access to contemplative learning in the Nalanda Tradition
• Address application to individual and collective well-being
• Demonstrate advancement through measurable outcomes

Application Submission:

• Fill out application available through their website
• Submit details about proposed project with timeline and deliverables