Templeton World Charity Foundation: Science of Spiritual and Religious Exercises (Expression of Interest)

supports interdisciplinary scientific research to examine the causal impact of religious and spiritual exercises on human capacities and outcomes that are central to flourishing lives.

Projects should aim to:

1) Empirically investigate and evaluate the causal impact of specific religious and spiritual exercises or practices on flourishing-related outcomes;

2) Identify and test potential mechanisms that mediate practices to their outcomes, as well as moderators that might influence those outcomes.

3) Provide research data and evidence that can inform innovations in spiritual exercises so that more people can benefit from their practice.

The Foundation is open to different forms of spiritual exercises from a range of religious traditions.

Funding: Small Grants of up to $260,000, or Large Grants of up to $500,000. Duration: 36 months.

https://www.templetonworldcharity.org/SoRSERFP