enabling
rigorous and bold Psychedelic research

The Nostromo Foundation currently backs psychedelic research on consciousness, phenomenology, ontology, peace-building, aesthetics, as well as clinical and mechanistic inquiries.


We were previously named the Huxley Foundation.

Research areas we support

  • Experiential

    Subjective experiences, consciousness, mysticism and phenomenology

  • Clinical & Mechanistic

    Medical applications, therapeutic protocols, and mechanisms of action

  • Real-world Impact

    Implementation, policy, accessibility, and community or societal outcomes

funding closed for 2026

…but do reach out for other inquiries

  • We primarily fund researchers or projects that align with one or more of our three focus areas—Experiential, Clinical & Mechanistic, and Real-World Impact—though we remain open to supporting work outside these categories

  • We provide funding for PhD students, research grants for larger research projects, and support for laboratories or centers dedicated to psychedelic studies

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