Decentralized Science and Art in Psychedelics Eligibility
### Empowering Decentralized Science and Art in Psychedelics Our funding round aims to support innovative projects that advance the artistic and scientific understanding of psychedelics. We seek proposals focusing on history, scientific research, therapeutic applications, aesthetic experiences, and storytelling through music and narrative. By providing resources and a collaborative platform, we empower researchers, artists, and storytellers to explore and share the profound impacts of psychedelics. Projects must demonstrate community engagement, impact potential, feasibility, and ethical standards, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge and creativity in the field of psychedelics.
Requirements
- Project Focus: The project must be centered on one or more of the following key areas related to psychedelics: • History: Exploration of the historical and cultural contexts and evolution of psychedelics. • Scientific Understandings: Advancements in scientific knowledge, including qualitative and quantitative research. • Therapeutic Applications: Development or analysis of therapeutic uses and benefits of psychedelics, such as case studies or narrative stories. • Aesthetic Experience: Artistic interpretations and expressions inspired by psychedelic experiences. • Storytelling, film, and Music: Projects that utilize narrative, film, video, music, or other temporal mediums to explore and convey psychedelic experiences and themes.
- Experience: Applicants must demonstrate experience in their field by providing: • Academic or artist CVs for all key team members. • Evidence of previous notable work, such as peer-reviewed publications, previous NFT collections, film screenings, or exhibitions that meet the minimum professional criteria of an active researcher, artist, or filmmaker.
- Community Engagement: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and community engagement by: • Actively participating in discussions and events within the broader psychedelic research and art community. • Sharing progress and outcomes with the community through various channels, such as social media, forums, or online presentations.
- Impact and Innovation: Projects must clearly articulate how they will contribute to the field of psychedelics, including potential impacts and innovative approaches. This could include: • Advancing new scientific methodologies or therapeutic practices. • Creating unique and compelling artistic, story, or film works that capture the essence of psychedelic experiences. • Generating new knowledge or insights that benefit the broader community.
- Feasibility and Sustainability: Applicants must provide a detailed project plan that outlines: • Clear objectives and milestones. • A realistic timeline and budget. * Examples of previous works.
- Ethical Considerations: Projects must adhere to ethical guidelines relevant to the field, including: • Ensuring informed consent and protection of participants in scientific studies. • Respecting cultural sensitivities and the origins of psychedelic practices. • Promoting inclusivity and accessibility within the project and its outcomes.