Fellowships and Grants

Investing in the next generation of science of compassion

CCARE supports researchers at pivotal career moments with funding, mentorship, and access to an interdisciplinary research community.

What this offers you

• • Time and support to cultivate creative, interdisciplinary ideas into fundable research.

  • Access to interdisciplinary expertise across neuroscience, healthcare, education, and leadership.

  • Opportunities to test and translate research into real-world settings, interventions, and systems.

  • Academic affiliation and access to a global network of collaborators.

Why it matters

Advancing the science of compassion requires early, flexible support that traditional funding rarely provides. These fellowships and seed grants accelerate rigorous research and applied experimentation, enabling promising ideas to mature into measurable, real-world impact.

Who it is for

Students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, industry and practice experts, and collaborators seeking to build high-impact research in the science of compassion.

Support this work

We welcome philanthropic support to sustain and grow these fellowships and grants. Donations directly enable emerging researchers, collaborative projects, and the long-term advancement of the science of compassion.