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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

3 grants matching “ultrasound” · $2.0M

• $967,327

  Regents of University of Ca - Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  Supporting research for a novel technique to detect consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) and a new therapy based on focused ultrasound to regain consciousness in DoC patients.

• $647,659

  Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies · Santa Monica, CA · 2022

  Supporting research to enhance meditative states by using non-invasive technology based on focused ultrasound and imaging-assisted neurofeedback

• $345,496

  Medical University of South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2022

  Supporting research for a novel technique based on transcranial magnetic stimulation to detect consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness and testing a new method based on focused ultrasound to treat anxi… read allSupporting research for a novel technique based on transcranial magnetic stimulation to detect consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness and testing a new method based on focused ultrasound to treat anxiety less

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Unlikely Collaborators Foundation1 grant · $25.0M
• Usona Institute2 grants · $4.8M
• Usona Institute1 grant · $3.0M
• University of Wisconsin - Madison1 grant · $2.5M
• Multidisciplinary Assoc for Psychedelic Studies2 grants · $2.2M
• Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies2 grants · $1.3M
• Allen Institute2 grants · $1.2M
• Regents of University of Ca - Los Angeles2 grants · $1.0M
• University of Wisconsin - Madison5 grants · $1.0M
• Brown University3 grants · $752,820

Giving over time

Grant history

All 52 reported grants, largest first.

• $25.0M

  Unlikely Collaborators Foundation · Santa Monica, CA · 2022

  General operating support

• $3.0M

  Usona Institute · Madison, WI · 2022

  Supporting preclinical and clinical studies of 5-MeO-DMT and psilocybin (two consciousness-expanding medicines) for treating mental health disorders

• $2.6M

  Usona Institute · Madison, WI · 2023

  Support clinical research on psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT and their potential ability to help treat patients with mental health conditions, providing alternative forms of treatment for currently difficult to treat condition… read allSupport clinical research on psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT and their potential ability to help treat patients with mental health conditions, providing alternative forms of treatment for currently difficult to treat conditions. less
• $2.5M

  University of Wisconsin - Madison · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

  Supporting research to understand the neural correlates and physical substrate of consciousness in the brain; Supporting research to help people open their minds and let go of their self-centered thoughts using meditati… read allSupporting research to understand the neural correlates and physical substrate of consciousness in the brain; Supporting research to help people open their minds and let go of their self-centered thoughts using meditation and noninvasive neuromodulation tools and also, research to enhance the consciousness-expanding effect of psilocybin less
• $2.2M

  Usona Institute · Madison, WI · 2024

  Grant to support work advancing Phase 3 clinical trials of psilocybin for Major Depressive Disorder and the early investigation of 5-MeO-DMT's potential for therapeutic use.

• $1.1M

  Multidisciplinary Assoc for Psychedelic Studies · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support the clinical development of MDMA assisted therapy as a potential breakthrough treatment for PTSD, an often intractable condition that causes significant suffering.

• $1.1M

  Multidisciplinary Assoc for Psychedelic Studies · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Supporting clinical studies for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in patients with drug-resistant PTSD

• $1.0M

  Allen Institute · Seattle, WA · 2022

  Supporting neuroscientific research to better understand the neural basis of consciousness and the effects of psychedelics on the human brain

• $967,327

  Regents of University of Ca - Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  Supporting research for a novel technique to detect consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) and a new therapy based on focused ultrasound to regain consciousness in DoC patients.

• $696,534

  Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA · 2022

  Supporting neuroscientific research for understanding neural correlates of consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness.

• $647,659

  Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies · Santa Monica, CA · 2022

  Supporting research to enhance meditative states by using non-invasive technology based on focused ultrasound and imaging-assisted neurofeedback

• $641,127

  Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies · Santa Monica, CA · 2023

  Support the IACS research into novel methods for achieving deep meditation and self-transcendence to understand and gain agency over our mental states and responses. By exploring and enhancing these states, the research… read allSupport the IACS research into novel methods for achieving deep meditation and self-transcendence to understand and gain agency over our mental states and responses. By exploring and enhancing these states, the research seeks to expand our perception box, potentially leading to increased empathy and well-being. less
• $569,792

  University of Wisconsin - Madison · Madison, WI · 2023

  Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to see whether it is possible to elicit "ego disengagement" through the combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and basic meditation. If succe… read allRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to see whether it is possible to elicit "ego disengagement" through the combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and basic meditation. If successful, this could help enable broader access to these states, which can lead to increased compassion and improved overall well-being. less
• $526,044

  Allen Institute · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at The Allen Institute titled "Comprehensive Survey of Neuronal Cell Types Activated by Psychedelics in Mice." The project aims to map brain cell activity after exposure … read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study at The Allen Institute titled "Comprehensive Survey of Neuronal Cell Types Activated by Psychedelics in Mice." The project aims to map brain cell activity after exposure to psilocybin, helping to better understand how the drug works in the brain and to guide the development of new therapies. less
• $437,040

  Brown University · Providence, RI · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at Brown University by Dr. Judson Brewer titled "Advancing our understanding and treatment of anxiety through bringing together facets of conscious experience and brain m… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study at Brown University by Dr. Judson Brewer titled "Advancing our understanding and treatment of anxiety through bringing together facets of conscious experience and brain mechanisms: open/closed meets the default mode network." less
• $415,290

  Brown University · Providence, RI · 2023

  This project examines how different mental states-expanded or contracted-affect brain activity in the network associated with self-thoughts and anxiety. It aims to test whether mindfulness practices, through the Unwindi… read allThis project examines how different mental states-expanded or contracted-affect brain activity in the network associated with self-thoughts and anxiety. It aims to test whether mindfulness practices, through the Unwinding Anxiety app, can improve anxiety symptoms and alter brain function in anxious individuals. less
• $345,496

  Medical University of South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2022

  Supporting research for a novel technique based on transcranial magnetic stimulation to detect consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness and testing a new method based on focused ultrasound to treat anxi… read allSupporting research for a novel technique based on transcranial magnetic stimulation to detect consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness and testing a new method based on focused ultrasound to treat anxiety less
• $300,000

  Brown University · Providence, RI · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at Brown University by Dr. Jeffery Proulx titled "Courageous Connection: Flint Police and Black Community Members Strategies of Mindful Awareness."

• $300,000

  The Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at UCLA by Dr. Paul Macey titled "Does Breathing Resistance Training Relax the Body and Calm the Mind?." The project aims to investigate the effects of five minutes of da… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study at UCLA by Dr. Paul Macey titled "Does Breathing Resistance Training Relax the Body and Calm the Mind?." The project aims to investigate the effects of five minutes of daily Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) on mental and physical states and determine if these changes are sustained over time. less
• $299,996

  University of Oregon · Eugene, OR · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Oregon titled "Neural and Psychological Evidence to Shift Mindsets from "Me" to "We" Using a Scalable Decentering Curriculum." This proje… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Oregon titled "Neural and Psychological Evidence to Shift Mindsets from "Me" to "We" Using a Scalable Decentering Curriculum." This project aims to develop an entry-level college course on positive psychology and neuroscience focused on transforming students' mindset from a self-centered perspective to one that emphasizes a collective and pro-social focus. less
• $299,988

  The Massachusetts General Hospital · Somerville, MA · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at Massachusetts General Hospital titled "Examining the Impact of Heated Yoga on Rumination and Mindfulness." The project aims to examine how doing yoga in a heated room … read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study at Massachusetts General Hospital titled "Examining the Impact of Heated Yoga on Rumination and Mindfulness." The project aims to examine how doing yoga in a heated room can expand an individual's mindfulness and decrease rumination. less
• $299,052

  University of Haifa · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Haifa titled "The Self, Unbound: Neurofeedback-Assisted Meditation for Eliciting Transformative Self-Dissolution Experiences." This study… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Haifa titled "The Self, Unbound: Neurofeedback-Assisted Meditation for Eliciting Transformative Self-Dissolution Experiences." This study utilizes meditation and neuro-imaging, and seeks to better understand altered states of consciousness and the potential for promoting well-being. less
• $297,165

  University of Wisconsin - Madison · Madison, WI · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Wisconsin- Madison titled "Expanding the Perception Box Through Neuromodulation-Assisted Ego-Disengagement." Which will use meditation an… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Wisconsin- Madison titled "Expanding the Perception Box Through Neuromodulation-Assisted Ego-Disengagement." Which will use meditation and noninvasive tools, to seek to help people open their minds and let go of their self-centered thoughts, allowing them to see things in a new and broader way. less
• $287,540

  Florida State University Research Foundation · Tallahassee, FL · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at FSU titled "Pointing Beyond the Pain Perception Box: Treating Chronic Pain by Modulating Phenomenological and Psycho-Physiological Indices of Self-Transcendence." The … read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study at FSU titled "Pointing Beyond the Pain Perception Box: Treating Chronic Pain by Modulating Phenomenological and Psycho-Physiological Indices of Self-Transcendence." The project aims to determine if mindfulness training designed to encourage self-transcendence can lead to long-term pain relief. less
• $276,602

  Floresta Project · Phoenicia, NY · 2024

  Grant supports the construction of a retreat center aimed to be a hub for research and the exploration of consciousness expansion, quality of awareness, healing and reconciliation, self-transformation, and personal deve… read allGrant supports the construction of a retreat center aimed to be a hub for research and the exploration of consciousness expansion, quality of awareness, healing and reconciliation, self-transformation, and personal development. less
• $264,537

  Universita' Degli Studi Di Milano · 2022

  Supporting neuroscientific research for understating the neural correlates of consciousness and detecting consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness

• $262,530

  Brown University · Providence, RI · 2022

  Supporting neuroscientific research for understanding brain mechanisms involved with anxiety and treating it.

• $252,764

  National Central University · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at National Central University titled "Why Do We Feel That Way: Elucidating the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Emotion Perception and Enhancing a Noninvasive Brain Stimulat… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study at National Central University titled "Why Do We Feel That Way: Elucidating the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Emotion Perception and Enhancing a Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Intervention." The project aims to investigate the nature of emotion consciousness and develop potential methods to benefit individuals with conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. less
• $229,810

  University of Zurich Psychiatric Hospital · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Zurich titled "Do Psychedelics Increase Pro-social Behavior? - A Comparative Pharmacological Study in Humans." The aim of the proposed pr… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Zurich titled "Do Psychedelics Increase Pro-social Behavior? - A Comparative Pharmacological Study in Humans." The aim of the proposed project is to test whether different pharmacological challenges have lasting effects on pro-sociality. less
• $227,055

  Floresta Project · Phoenicia, NY · 2023

  Support Floresta Project's the completion of the Guananshe Sanctuary, a retreat center located in Bahia, Brazil. The sanctuary is designed to be a unique confluence of nature, indigenous wisdom, and self-discovery to sh… read allSupport Floresta Project's the completion of the Guananshe Sanctuary, a retreat center located in Bahia, Brazil. The sanctuary is designed to be a unique confluence of nature, indigenous wisdom, and self-discovery to shape perceptions. This sanctuary supports education, fosters economic opportunities and promotes inclusion for multiple indigenous tribes in Brazil. less
• $225,000

  Uc Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by UCSB titled "Testing the conjecture that quantum processes are necessary to create conscious experience" in which aims to support the role of quantum p… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by UCSB titled "Testing the conjecture that quantum processes are necessary to create conscious experience" in which aims to support the role of quantum processes in consciousness that challenge existing paradigms, opening new avenues of research in neuroscience, quantum physics, and beyond. less
• $221,718

  Ernst Strungmann Institut Ggmbh · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at Ernst Strungmann Institute titled "Exhaling the Past: A Comprehensive Neuropsychological Test of Breathwork as a Tool for Trauma Processing and Mental Well-Being." The… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study at Ernst Strungmann Institute titled "Exhaling the Past: A Comprehensive Neuropsychological Test of Breathwork as a Tool for Trauma Processing and Mental Well-Being." The project aims to explore the potential of circular breathwork as a tool for therapeutic trauma processing. less
• $182,800

  Floresta Project · Phoenicia, NY · 2022

  Supporting for establishing an ethnobotanical research and retreat center dedicated to indigenous traditional medicine from the Amazon rainforest with the ultimate goal of expanding awareness, creating a new bioeconomic… read allSupporting for establishing an ethnobotanical research and retreat center dedicated to indigenous traditional medicine from the Amazon rainforest with the ultimate goal of expanding awareness, creating a new bioeconomic alternative, empowering indigenous communities, providing cultural exchange, and supporting plant medicine schools in indigenous lands. less
• $175,900

  Allen Institute · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Support research on psilocybin aimed at understanding how this substance alters consciousness at the cellular level, which is crucial for developing targeted and effective mental health treatments. This project aligns w… read allSupport research on psilocybin aimed at understanding how this substance alters consciousness at the cellular level, which is crucial for developing targeted and effective mental health treatments. This project aligns with Perception Box principles by exploring how all changes in brain cell activity can transform our perceptions and experiences. less
• $149,872

  University of California Riverside · Riverside, CA · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of California, Riverside titled "Effects of High-Quality Listening on Psychological and Biological Well-Being Through the Expansion of the P… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of California, Riverside titled "Effects of High-Quality Listening on Psychological and Biological Well-Being Through the Expansion of the Perception Box" which studies how attentive and supportive listening can improve well-being and health for both the speaker and listener, potentially even broadening their perspectives and creating a stronger sense of connection. less
• $149,265

  Universidad De Santiago · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by Universidad De Santiago titled "Testing the conjecture that quantum processes are necessary to create conscious experience." In this study researchers … read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by Universidad De Santiago titled "Testing the conjecture that quantum processes are necessary to create conscious experience." In this study researchers are using virtual reality to simulate near-death experiences in order to study their potential to reduce death anxiety and improve mental health in terminally ill patients and their loved ones. less
• $133,835

  The University of Melbourne · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by The University of Melbourne titled "A Computational Psychiatry Approach to Understanding the Brain Mechanism Underpinning Altered Perception in Psychos… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by The University of Melbourne titled "A Computational Psychiatry Approach to Understanding the Brain Mechanism Underpinning Altered Perception in Psychosis" in which researchers will use brain scans and decision-making tasks to determine if people with psychosis have a different balance of prior beliefs and sensory information when forming perceptions, which could lead to new treatments. less
• $126,382

  National Central University · 2023

  Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: Support neuroscientific research that is using brain studies and stimulation to understand and potentially alter how emotions are perceived and experienced, shaping a… read allRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: Support neuroscientific research that is using brain studies and stimulation to understand and potentially alter how emotions are perceived and experienced, shaping an individual's Perception Box. This research has the potential to help further our knowledge of how emotions work, as well as help those who struggle with emotional processing. less
• $116,666

  The Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box studies at UCLA by Dr. Rebecca Gotlieb titled "Does Narrative Skill Training Increase Transcendent Thinking and Social-Emotional Wellbeing Among Minoritized Adolescents?"

• $91,924

  University of Zurich Psychiatric Hospital · 2023

  This project explores whether psychedelics can induce lasting pro-social behavior changes, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues for disorders characterized by social difficulties. By examining the enduring effec… read allThis project explores whether psychedelics can induce lasting pro-social behavior changes, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues for disorders characterized by social difficulties. By examining the enduring effects of serotonergic psychedelics, researchers aim to understand how these substances might fundamentally shift social interactions and engagement. less
• $91,924

  University of Zurich Psychiatric Hospital · 2022

  Supporting research to investigate the effects of psychedelics on enhancing pro-social behaviors

• $75,000

  Uc Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by UCSB titled "Numadelic VR Experiences for Improving Mental Health Outcomes in Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illness" in which aims to support the ro… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by UCSB titled "Numadelic VR Experiences for Improving Mental Health Outcomes in Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illness" in which aims to support the role of quantum processes in consciousness that challenge existing paradigms, opening new avenues of research in neuroscience, quantum physics, and beyond. less
• $75,000

  Brown University · Providence, RI · 2023

  Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: Support neuroscientific research addressing the broken trust and violent encounters between police officers and Black community members in the U.S. by developing mind… read allRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: Support neuroscientific research addressing the broken trust and violent encounters between police officers and Black community members in the U.S. by developing mindfulness-based interventions. By fostering empathy and understanding through all shared experiences, the project aims to reshape perceptions and forge stronger bonds, promoting mental well-being, safety, and an improved quality of life for all. less
• $75,000

  Regents of University of Ca - Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project explores how Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), a 5-minute breathing practice, can improve mental and physical health by potentially shifting stress resp… read allRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project explores how Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), a 5-minute breathing practice, can improve mental and physical health by potentially shifting stress responses and overall well-being. less
• $74,999

  University of Oregon · Eugene, OR · 2023

  Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to develop an entry-level college course on positive psychology and neuroscience to cultivate a healthy, decentered mindset. The course will use psy… read allRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to develop an entry-level college course on positive psychology and neuroscience to cultivate a healthy, decentered mindset. The course will use psychological, linguistic, and neuroimaging measures to ensure effectiveness, with materials made available worldwide to promote stress-resilience, empathy, and compassion. less
• $74,983

  University of Wisconsin - Madison · Madison, WI · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Wisconsin- Madison titled "Activating Neuroplasticity to Enhance the Perception Box Expanding Effects of Psilocybin." This study will see… read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Wisconsin- Madison titled "Activating Neuroplasticity to Enhance the Perception Box Expanding Effects of Psilocybin." This study will seek to link the effects experienced during the psychedelic state, such as mystical experiences, to long-term changes in Perception Box-related areas. less
• $74,521

  University of Wisconsin - Madison · Madison, WI · 2023

  This project supports a study that aims to enhance the positive effects of psychedelic assisted therapy by strengthening memories of the psychedelic experience through transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS). The… read allThis project supports a study that aims to enhance the positive effects of psychedelic assisted therapy by strengthening memories of the psychedelic experience through transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS). The goal is to make the benefits of psychedelics longer lasting and more durable, allowing individuals to see and understand the world in new ways. less
• $50,000

  Universiteit Maastricht · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by Maastricht University titled "Breathe Hard to Breathe Easy: High-Intensity Online Breathwork-Assisted Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety" which examines … read allGrant supports a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by Maastricht University titled "Breathe Hard to Breathe Easy: High-Intensity Online Breathwork-Assisted Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety" which examines if a new type of online therapy that combines high-intensity breathing exercises with traditional psychotherapy that can reduce social anxiety better than slow-paced breathing exercises. less
• $15,000

  The University of Arizona Foundation · Tucson, AZ · 2024

  Grant supports a Science of Consciousness Conference. The conference emphasizes broad and rigorous approaches to all aspects of the study and understanding of consciousness. Topical areas include neuroscience, philosoph… read allGrant supports a Science of Consciousness Conference. The conference emphasizes broad and rigorous approaches to all aspects of the study and understanding of consciousness. Topical areas include neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, biology, quantum physics, cosmology, meditation and altered states, AI/machine consciousness, culture and experiential phenomenology. less
• $15,000

  Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies · 2023

  Support Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies Conference on Consciousness furthering research that contributes to breakthroughs that can reshape our understanding of human cognition and perception, further democratizi… read allSupport Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies Conference on Consciousness furthering research that contributes to breakthroughs that can reshape our understanding of human cognition and perception, further democratizing neuroscience education globally. less
• $9,000

  University of Wisconsin - Madison · Madison, WI · 2024

  Grant supports the final payment of a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison titled "Identify the electrophysiological correlates of ego disengagement." The ultimate goal of t… read allGrant supports the final payment of a Science of Perception Box study being conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison titled "Identify the electrophysiological correlates of ego disengagement." The ultimate goal of this project was to facilitate the achievement of positive ego disengaged states to expand the limits of individual perception box and improve well-being in a large number of subjects with diverse socioeconomical and cultural backgrounds. less
• $5,000

  The University of Arizona Foundation · Tuscon, AZ · 2022

  Support for a Consciousness Conference

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