As a researcher
📜 Call for Abstracts: Complexity Science and Contemplative Studies Consortium
The Complexity Science and Contemplative Studies Consortium are inviting researchers to submit abstracts for a satellite event they’re organising at the Conference on Complex Systems this October in Binghamton, NY in October. The theme of the satellite is rooted in a desire to more meaningfully and rigorously include the observer within complexity science, and so they are interested in exploring the following question: how should complexity science handle the fact that the observer is part of the system? They are looking for both lightning talks and facilitated discussions that explore this theme, particularly in ways that draw on contemplative studies.
Here are some possible themes which might help guide potential submissions, all of which are further outlined on our event page:
• Observer dependence beyond quantum mechanics
• Agency and goal directedness across scales
• Social reality as emergent from collective intentionality
• Meditation as a complex dynamic system
However, we would like to stress the value of intuition when dealing with big questions like this one, and therefore encourage creative freedom for whatever submissions currently feel alive related to these themes. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2026, and the submission portal can be found here.
such as: observer dependence beyond quantum mechanics, agency and goal directedness across scales, social reality as emergent from collective intentionality, and meditation as a complex dynamic system.
📜Call for Papers: Special Issue in “Adaptive Behaviour”
Dr David Martínez-Pernía and Dr Rebecca Todd are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for an upcoming Special Issue titled “The Future of Neurophenomenology: Empirical and Methodological Advances in the Study of Lived Experience”.
This special issue seeks to deepen the global conversation on integrating first-person and third-person data—including phenomenological methods, neurophysiological measures, and approaches rooted in embodiment and lived experience.
They warmly invite submissions from researchers, fellows, alumni, and members of our affiliated networks, aiming to foster broad international participation and highlight innovative empirical and methodological advances that contribute to the future of neurophenomenological research.
According to the tentative timeline, submissions can be made until 1st May 2026. The special issue will be published in December 2026.
See the full call for papers below for further details.
As a participant
📊 Mindfulness in Couple Relationships – Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre
The Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre is looking for people aged 18 or older who are in a couple relationship. You can enrol alone or with your partner. The study is suitable both for beginners and participants with prior meditation experience. The study involves a brief daily evening survey for 4 weeks. In addition, you will be asked to meditate for parts of the study, and not to meditate for other parts of the study. Your partner, if they join, will not be asked to meditate, only respond to the evening surveys.
🔗 To learn more and take part in the study, please follow this link: https://psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgVVdc3xioqjCJg
Please note that this study is distinct from the ‘Mindfulness and Relationships’ study below.
📊 Mindfulness and Relationships – Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre 🧘♀️
The Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre is looking for volunteers to take part in a brief online survey about mindfulness and relationships to other people.
They are inviting participants who:
- Are 18 years or older, and
- Have experience with mindfulness meditation,
- And/or have engaged in interpersonal mindfulness or Insight Dialogue (such as the Interpersonal Mindfulness Programme course, or Insight Dialogue practice groups, courses or retreats).
The survey includes open-ended questions about participants’ experiences with mindfulness.
For those with experience in interpersonal mindfulness or Insight Dialogue, there are additional questions about this practice and how it has affected them.
The survey is expected to take around 30 minutes, depending on how much each participant chooses to share. Participants are free to spend more or less time.
Taking part in this study would contribute to the emerging science of mindfulness and relationships. The findings will be used to improve theories and help guide future research on interpersonal mindfulness interventions.
🔗 To learn more and take part in the study, please follow this link:
https://psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Km4b6AyY7lg8CO
📩 For any questions, please contact Andreas Voldstad at:
andreas.voldstad@kellogg.ox.ac.uk
📊The World Meditation Survey – EVA Project 🧘
Our European Varela Award 2023 recipients Karin Matko and Heena Kamble are recruiting participants for their unique EVA project: The World Meditation Survey.
In collaboration with researchers from nine academic institutes, the study explores how personal characteristics and motivations influence meditation practice over time. The survey is available in nine languages and open to all meditators from all contemplative traditions and cultures, as well as anyone interested in meditation also to all those who are interested in meditation — no matter your level of experience.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Karin Matko at: karin.matko@unimelb.edu.au.
Participate here!
