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Mind Science Foundation

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The Mind Science Foundation (MSF) is a private non-profit scientific foundation in San Antonio, Texas, USA, established by the philanthropist Thomas Baker Slick in 1958.

The Foundation's mission is to raise awareness and levels of funding for one of the major unsolved questions in science: how consciousness arises in human beings.[1]

Awards and sponsorship of research

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MSF is a principal, international supporter of pilot data grants for consciousness research. Some recent award recipients include:

Lecture events

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In addition to funding leading researchers in the field, the Mind Science Foundation hosts a Distinguished Speakers Series to heighten public awareness of practical topics related to human consciousness. Examples of past speakers include:

Sponsoring events

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The Foundation also supports international symposia and conferences focused on the scientific study of consciousness and has also helped to sponsor events with the following organizations:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Science, July 1, 2005
  2. ^ "Mind Science Foundation Hosts 'Artful Brain' Lecture Featuring V.S. Ramachandran, MD, Ph.D." BusinessWire. 8 November 2004. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
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