Timeline

Key dates from applications through the workshop and prize announcements.

What's Coming Up

Phase 1 — Applications
March 19, 2026

Application Window Opens

The application form goes live. See eligibility criteria →

April 13, 2026

Application Deadline

Final day to submit your application. Late submissions will not be considered.

April 22–27, 2026

Applicants Notified

All applicants contacted with a decision. Accepted participants receive onboarding instructions.

Phase 2 — Pre-Event
May 18/19, 2026

Pre-Event Virtual Kick-off

Virtual session to begin the Mind-Match team-facilitation process and complete light onboarding. Exact date TBC.

Phase 3 — Workshop
July 4–5, 2026

Consciousness Commons — Santiago

Two days of intensive collaborative science in Santiago, Chile, immediately following ASSC 2026. Teams form, formulate hypotheses, select datasets, build analysis plans, and draft OSF preregistrations.

Phase 4 — Post-Workshop
July 5–12, 2026

Award Proposal Submission Deadline

Teams must submit their formal proposal and OSF preregistration within one week of the workshop.

July 20, 2026

Award Announcement

Prize winners announced. Up to $25,000 in seed funding distributed across winning teams.

August – November, 2026

Project Period

Funded teams carry out preregistered research projects with support from brainlife.io and the Consciousness Commons community.

Full Timeline

Milestone Date
Application window opensMarch 19 – April 13, 2026
Application deadlineApril 13, 2026
Applicants notifiedApril 22–27, 2026
Pre-event virtual kick-offMay 18/19, 2026
Consciousness Commons — SantiagoJuly 4–5, 2026
Award proposal submission deadlineJuly 5–12, 2026
Award announcementJuly 20, 2026
Project periodAugust – November 2026

Don't Miss the Deadline

Applications close April 13, 2026.

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