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File149 - After-death communication with cell phones2023-052025-10

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-149
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
149 - After-death communication with cell phones
Duration: 2023-05 - 2025-10
Researcher(s):
Imants Baruss
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, King's University College at Western University, London (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Baruss, I.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death communication / Instrumental transcommunication / Survival research / Cell phones / Parapsychology
DocumnetFinal report - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
169 - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)
Duration: 2021-01 - 2024-06
Researcher(s):
Callum Cooper
Institution(s): Research Centre for Psychology & Social Sciences, University of Northampton (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cooper, C.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death / Bereavement / Experiences / Well-being / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)
Publication year: 2023
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
An ADC occurs when a person unexpectedly perceives a deceased person in a manner that is interpreted as indicative of the continued survival of some aspect of that person. Such experiences are common in the general population, particularly following bereavement, but are poorly understood. More detailed mapping of the phenomenology, circumstances and impacts of ADCs will enable the explanations that have been proposed to be evaluated more thoroughly.
Aims
Our objectives were to interrogate cases of ADCs reported to us by the general public, analyzing already-collected data from English, French, and Spanish language groups, focusing especially on material that putatively supports the survival interpretation, such as cases involving multiple witnesses, or ADCs that provided previously unknown information to the percipient. We also aimed to launch additional versions of the survey in German, Dutch, and Chinese.
Method
Mixed methods analysis of the original multinational survey to describe the phenomenology of ADCs, with a particular focus on cases that might provide more direct evidence that would bear on the question of survival. Development and implementation of new surveys using the JISC platform.
Results
The original database comprises 994 ADC cases. Papers have been published that report on prevalence of different ADC types, and observing that they commonly occur among people without a mental health diagnosis or other comorbidity. We have also reported on the impacts of ADCs upon the percipient’s religiosity, spirituality, and attitude towards biological death.
Conclusions
The analyses conducted reflect a growing awareness within the clinical parapsychology community that anomalous experiences are not usually distressing per se, but rather the negative reactions of others can have adverse effects upon the experiencer’s health and wellbeing. An important purpose of the project is to normalize ADCs so as to enable percipients to feel able to disclose them to others without fear of ridicule or pathologisation. In this way, they may be enabled to reflect on and process their experiences in ways that are compatible with their personal belief system so as to promote integration and growth.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Cooper, C. E.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Cooper, C. (2023). Final report - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs).
Indexed document: No
Keywords: After-Death Communication / Deceased / Contact / Bereavement

Final report - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)

Final report - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)
DocumentDescription and impact of encounters with deceased partners or spouses2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
169 - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)
Duration: 2021-01 - 2024-06
Researcher(s):
Callum Cooper
Institution(s): Research Centre for Psychology & Social Sciences, University of Northampton (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cooper, C.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death / Bereavement / Experiences / Well-being / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Description and impact of encounters with deceased partners or spouses
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228231207900
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This study investigates perceived interactions with the deceased, a phenomenon reported across societies, with 30-34% of individuals likely experiencing at least one ADC in their lifetime. Despite this prevalence, studies examining the impact of ADCs' on those who have lost partners are limited. We present data from 70 individuals reporting partner ADCs via an online survey. Forty percent reported accelerated recovery and 42.9% confirm the ADCs' significant influence in their grieving, with 61% expressing a desire for continued contact. ADCs, interestingly, didn't worsen their pain. The influence on grief-related sadness varied: 41% noted no change, while 40% reported reduced sadness. Forty-seven percent acknowledged ADCs eased their loss acceptance. The data highlight ADCs' substantial, potentially therapeutic role in grief and healing, despite varying effects on sadness and recovery. This study underscores the ADCs' possible positive influence on bereaved partners, advocating for a deeper understanding of this phenomenon in the grieving process.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Penberthy, J. K.
Secondary author(s):
St Germain-Sehr, N. R., Grams, G., Burns, M., Lorimer, D., Cooper, C. E., Roe, C. A., Morrison, S., Elsaesser, E
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Percentiles:
45.65|0.59
Reference:
Penberthy, J. K., St Germain-Sehr, N. R., Grams, G., Burns, M., Lorimer, D., Cooper, C. E., Roe, C. A., Morrison, S., & Elsaesser, E. (2023). Description and impact of encounters with deceased partners or spouses. OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228231207900
2-year Impact Factor: 1.5|2023
Times cited: 4|2026-02-15
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: After-death communication / Deceased partner / Bereavement / Grief / Spirituality
File161 - After-death communication with cell phones (continuation)2025-11

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2024 Grants
Start date: 2025-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024-161
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
161 - After-death communication with cell phones (continuation)
Duration: 2025-11
Researcher(s):
Imants Baruss
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, King's University College at Western University, London (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Baruss, I.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death communication / Instrumental transcommunication / Survival research / Cell phones / Parapsychology
DocumentFinal report - After-death communication with cell phones.2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-149
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
149 - After-death communication with cell phones
Duration: 2023-05 - 2025-10
Researcher(s):
Imants Baruss
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, King's University College at Western University, London (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Baruss, I.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death communication / Instrumental transcommunication / Survival research / Cell phones / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-149.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - After-death communication with cell phones.
Publication year: 2025
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
There has been a history of apparent after-death communication (ADC) of the living with the deceased through electronic means, known as instrumental transcommunication (ITC), including a history of “telephone calls from the dead.” The advent of smartphones has created a new interface for apparent communication with the deceased, which has not yet been researched.
Aims
To advance knowledge about after-death communication with cell phones.
Method
A three-pronged approach was taken:
1. A survey of people’s ADC experiences with cell phones.
2. Interviews of selected survey participants about their ADC experiences with cell phones.
3. An investigation of cell phone applications whose ostensible purpose is to communicate with the deceased.
Results
1. There have been 305 survey participants with good scores on personality and psychological well-being measures who have had powerful experiences with their cell phones that they interpret as communication with the deceased.
2. Thematic analysis of the interview data of 56 experiencers supports the survey results that participants have had positive anomalous experiences, frequently extending beyond their cell phones, which have brought them peace and alleviation from grief.
3. Two cell phones with 347 applications whose purpose is to communicate with the deceased were examined for possible anomalous occurrences. In some cases, there appeared to be meaningful output, although it could not be decisively determined that the output was anomalous.
Conclusions
The three lines of inquiry speak synergistically to the likelihood of the actual occurrence of after-death communication with cell phones, which are positive experiences for those who have them.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Barušs, I.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Barušs, I. (2025). Final report - After-death communication with cell phones.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: After-death communication / Instrumental transcommunication / Telephone calls from the dead / Cell phones / Smart phones

Final report - After-death communication with cell phones.

Final report - After-death communication with cell phones.
DocumentTesting cell phone applications used for after-death communication2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-149
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
149 - After-death communication with cell phones
Duration: 2023-05 - 2025-10
Researcher(s):
Imants Baruss
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, King's University College at Western University, London (Canada)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Baruss, I.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death communication / Instrumental transcommunication / Survival research / Cell phones / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-149.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Testing cell phone applications used for after-death communication
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/1230/0
Abstract/Results: Abstract:
Cell phone applications whose purpose is to communicate with the deceased are popular downloads, but do they work? In other words, do such applications ever exhibit anomalous behaviour that could be interpreted as after-death communication? The authors downloaded 347 such applications on an Apple iPhone and Samsung Android phone and examined them. Overall, most of the applications proved to be frivolous. However, 20 Apple applications and 30 Android applications appeared to be designed for serious paranormal investigation and were subjected to further study. These fell into two categories: 1. applications that created random noise or speech-like sounds for the purpose of producing electronic voice phenomena, and 2. applications that generated random words or images. With the first type of applications, the authors found instances of verbal exchanges that appeared to be conversations with deceased individuals whom they knew. However, the data were not sufficiently rich to be able to rule out pareidolia or living agent psi as explanations. There were no instances of apparently anomalous events using the second type of applications. The authors contend that this is an important line of investigation to seek to uncover the relevant parameters in apparent after-death communication with cell phones.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Baruss, I., Padilla, E., Mandoki, M. J., & Ens, N. (2025). Testing cell phone applications used for after-death communication. Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research, 16(5), 640–649.
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Keywords: Electronic voice phenomenon / EVP / Instrumental transcommunication / ITC / After-death communication / ADC / Cell phones / Smart phone applications / Survival hypothesis

Testing cell phone applications used for after-death communication

Testing cell phone applications used for after-death communication