NDE Research
IANDS supports and encourages research in the field of near-death studies by:
- publishing the only scholarly journal in the field: the Journal of Near-Death Studies
- producing a comprehensive bibliography of near-death related articles in print,
dating back to the late 19th century - maintaining an archive of near-death experiences for research and study (submit your own experience here)
- providing a channel through which researchers can publish research requests
- making resources available on this website
If you are writing a paper on the near-death experience, we have resources here.
Student Research Competitions
IANDS supports students at universities who are interested in performing research on the nature of NDEs, their transformational effects, the applications of this knowledge to health care and counseling, and other related topics.
Here are student research competitions that encourage and support such research projects:
- IANDS Graduate Research Award Competition: for graduate-level research projects.
- Galileo Commission Student Essay Prize: for undergraduate-level research projects.
For students writing a term paper on near-death experiences (university or high school level), please see this article listing resources.
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IANDS Graduate Student Research Award Competition
Graduate students may propose a graduate-level research project on near-death experiences (NDEs) or similar/related experiences, their transformational effects, and other related topics. The award is for a possible total of $1,000, with $500 awarded to the student at the onset of the research project and an additional $500 awarded if the project is published in the Journal of Near-Death Studies.
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Announcing: Galileo Commission Student Essay Prize for 2021
The Galileo Commission has announced the Student Essay Prize for 2021 addressing the evidence and arguments relating to consciousness beyond the brain. They welcome submissions from undergraduates under the age of 23. Prizes range from £500 to £100. Closing date for essay submission is midnight BST on September 15, 2021.
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Important Studies
Included here are articles about research that is of special interest in the field of near-death studies.
Research Requests
Researchers are looking for volunteers to participate in the following new studies