These projects operate for specific periods of time and are dedicated to advancing a particular area of scientific research. All three of these current initiatives are funded by the John Templeton Foundation.
Explores evidence-based strategies to improve dialogue, understanding, and relationships across social and political divides.
Supports new research on gratitude and applies this research to education, health care, and business.
Will support programs and multimedia resources to help parents raise caring, courageous kids.
To help teens develop a stronger sense of purpose at a critical juncture in their lives.
Comprehensive overviews of research on generosity, gratitude, and other key GGSC topics.
To raise awareness about the importance of a sense of purpose at various stages of life—from childhood to young adulthood to elderhood.
“We scientists need partnerships with organizations like the GGSC because we’re not experts in reaching loads of people on a regular basis. Providing sustained delivery of content that’s thoughtful, not over-the-top, appropriately measured, and empirically grounded—that’s what the GGSC does better than anybody.”
