The NIAS Consciousness Studies Programme is the only academic programme in India that focuses on the humanistic and health aspects of consciousness along with a critical approach to the theorization of the self.
The Programme brings in philosophy, psychology, information theory, cognitive sciences, behavioural sciences, creativity studies, physics and the neurosciences in its research mandate. The NIAS Consciousness Studies Programme is the only academic programme in India that focuses on the humanistic and health aspects of consciousness along with a critical approach to the theorization of the self.
NIAS Consciousness Studies Programme offers Internships and Short term fellowships for bright students who have keen interest in any aspect of consciousness studies. Selected interns are offered mentorship and guidance to do interdisciplinary research, and conceive an original research problem with an organic outlook.
Bring scientists of eminence and proven leadership to NIAS to work on areas of interdisciplinary importance and pan-human influence – This was one of the expressions of the mission of Dr Raja Ramanna when he founded the National Institute of Advanced Studies in 1988, as an outcome of the vision shared with JRD Tata, the founder Chairman of NIAS.
The faculty and research team of the Programme work on interdisciplinary questions that explore the nature of mind, consciousness, causality, cognition, aesthetics, indigenous knowledge, health, and wellbeing.
