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The Open Mind is a free community lecture and film series that brings together thought leaders in science and culture for relevant and meaningful programs about mental health issues. Prior to the pandemic, these programs were held in-person at UCLA but are now presented on a virtual platform and attract a national and international audience. We are honored that the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors has joined The Friends of Semel in support of the Open Mind.
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Friends of the Semel Institute Research Scholars Program 2022 - 2024 Application Process
The Friends of the Semel Institute is committed to helping develop the next generation of researchers of the mind and brain in health and disease. The backbone of the Friends Scholar Program is starter grants of $25,000 per year for up to two years, focused primarily in providing research funding to assist early career investigators and their development of research in neuroscience and human behavior within the Semel Institute.
WOW
The Wonder of Women Summit is an annual conference that encourages meaningful discussions on topics of interest to women: careers, health and well-being, nurturing and caretaking, and living a full, meaningful life. #WOW’s goal is to enhance both mental and physical health and inspire the next generation of women leaders.
Enable us to continue to produce the critically acclaimed free (and virtual) Open Mind lecture and film series that brings together thought leaders in science and culture for relevant and meaningful discussions about mental health issues.
Fund the research of early career neuroscientists at UCLA through our highly competitive Friends Research Scholar Program that awards yearly grants of $25,000 a year for up to two years.
Produce the Open Mind Film Festival for High School Students
Continue to create innovative programs such as our newly established Teen Advisory Council to respond to current mental health needs of the community to erase stigma and raise awareness of mental health
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