For the past several decades, individuals, families, foundations, and corporations across the globe have been giving to Bhaktivedanta Institute. Through investments large and small, they support advanced studies and research in Consciousness Studies. Their philanthropy represents all types of giving, from support for students, faculty, research, and facilities, to funding conferences, colloquiums and the director’s priorities.
The Bhaktivedanta Institute always welcomes donations, both financial and in-kind, to help us with our mission. In the US, the Bhaktivedanta Institute is registered as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. In India, it is registered as Section 80G tax-exempt charity organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
People give to Bhaktivedanta Institute because they believe it’s the place where students can get the best possible education in the emerging scientific field of consciousness studies, and to support development of innovative scientific research leading to novel technologies for the benefit of mankind.
Please make a gift to Bhaktivedanta Institute today and begin to transform the world.
The following have been made possible through your generous gifts.
Education:
Bhaktivedanta Institute conceived, designed, and launched the world’s first M.S. and Ph.D. program in Consciousness Studies in 1997. This program is offered in collaboration with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (Pilani), one of the top technical schools in India. The graduate program in consciousness studies offers students unparalleled access to experts in the fields of philosophy of science, quantum physics, physics, artificial intelligence, biology, genetics, neurosciences, and mathematics. This program prepares students to accept challenging opportunities in several new developing fields which will be in great demand for decades to come. Graduates from this program have gone to some of the world’s top universities (Harvard, Leeds, Utrecht, etc.) for higher studies, teaching, and research. Several graduates have joined multi-national corporations to develop new cutting edge technologies, develop finer methods of marketing and business development, and are becoming leaders in their fields.
Financial Assistance:
In the past students, of the M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programs have received tuition waivers, and boarding/lodging assistance. Currently, we provide financial assistance for research in Consciousness Studies.
Scientific Research:
Bhaktivedanta Institute has published dozens of research papers in international journals and conferences. These publications have been used by researchers around the world working to advance medical science, computing science, control systems, artificial intelligence, quantum physics, military science, cognitive science, and marketing. The Bhaktivedanta Institute Research Library contains a specialized collection of more than 3500 books and journals on subjects associated with consciousness studies.
Research Fellowships:
The Institute has awarded fellowships to a number of established scientists to do research at the Bhaktivedanta Institute in the field of consciousness studies.
Conferences and Colloquiums:
To create and maintain a dynamic interaction with distinguished scholars and researchers all over the world, the Institute has organized three international conferences. The Institute has also organized close to 50 colloquiums in the San Francisco Bay Area to encourage open discussions in the field of consciousness studies.
