Laurisa S. Dill Legacy Award
Forecasted
Laurisa S. Dill Legacy Award supports developing scientists and scholars studying contemplative practices to deepen scientific understanding and advance mental health and community well-being.
Funder: Mind and Life Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 USD for two years; one Dill award annually
Summary: Supports contemplative research exploring how practices can advance mental health, community well-being, and scientific understanding.
Key Information: Applicants must have attended the Mind & Life Summer Research Institute within the last five years.
Description
The Laurisa S. Dill Legacy Award supports research on contemplative practices as tools for advancing mental health and community well-being. Established in 2024 by Laurisa’s family and administered by the Mind and Life Institute, it honors her commitment to mindfulness education, contemplative research, and inspiring growth and change. The award funds one project each year.
Part of the Institute’s shared Research Grants program, the award supports developing scientists and scholars conducting rigorous investigations at the intersection of contemplative practices and modern science. The broader program seeks to deepen understanding of the mind and human behavior, reduce suffering, and promote flourishing. It has particular interests in personal well-being, compassionate communities, and human-earth connection, with preferences for interdisciplinary work and research incorporating first-person contemplative methods.
