Tiny Blue Dot Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its fourth round of major neuroscience funding, offering multi-year grants of up to $900,000 through the Science of Perception Box™.

Since 2023, the Foundation has invested over $40 million across 34 groundbreaking projects worldwide. This body of work reflects our mission to deepen scientific understanding of the human mind and support interventions that can transform lives.

Our funded projects span a wide range of innovative research areas, including:

Psychedelics and death anxiety
Virtual reality therapy for end-of-life distress
School-based anxiety prevention programs
Mindfulness interventions
Research on anorexia
Autonomous play and its developmental benefits
And many more

You can see the full list of projects funded to date here.

With this next round of funding, we continue to seek bold ideas and evidence-based approaches that address some of the most pressing challenges in mental health and human wellbeing.

Applications are now open for researchers, institutions, and organizations who are committed to advancing the science of perception and creating meaningful change.

For more details about the Science of Perception Box™ and how to apply, please visit our Request for Proposals page.

Tiny Blue Dot Foundation Announces Fourth Round of Major Neuroscience Funding