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Nalanda Institute Fellows Program

NALANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCE

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nalanda Institute Fellows Program

Status: Active program launched in 2019; application period has ended for initial year with fellows to be announced October 2019

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

    • How to Apply

    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

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