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DocumentFinal report - An Evolutionary Approach to Anomalous Cognition 2004

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-2002
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 21/2002
Title:
2002 Grants
Start date: 2003-01 - 2009-11
Dimension/support:
21 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2002-050
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2002
Title:
050 - An Evolutionary Approach to Anomalous Cognition
Duration: 2003-01 - 2004-05
Researcher(s):
Christopher Charles French, Louie Savva
Institution(s): Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit, Goldsmiths College, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
French, C.
Secondary author(s):
Savva, L.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2002-050.01
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 1/2002
Title:
Final report - An Evolutionary Approach to Anomalous Cognition
Publication year: 2004
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bolsa5002.pdf
Abstract/Results: RESULTS:
Three studies of psi-timing and a number of studies employing a death-avoidance
paradigm were completed. Psi-timing experiments generally consist of a behavioural
component based on the timing of a key-press, which affects a complex process
resulting in a hit or miss. The first study (N = 50, 36 trials each) was an adaptation of
Braud and Shafer’s (1989) methodology in which the timing of two key presses each
independently generated a random number and the trial was scored as a hit if the
numbers matched. In the modified version, the second random number was generated
by a simulated key-press, making this a test of precognition. No significant results were
found. The second experiment (N = 30, 25 trials each) was an attempt to replicate
without significant deviation the original Braud and Shafer (1989) study and produced
significantly more hits than MCE. The third study (N = 50, 25 trials each) failed to
replicate this positive result. Six experiments were also completed using a novel death
avoidance paradigm (cf. Morris, 1967). Insects (ants in the initial pilot study and red
flour beetles) were placed individually in the center of the chamber of a special testing
apparatus. A computer was used to randomly determine whether side A or B would lead
to survival or termination for the insect. After a specified time, the insect’s position was
recorded and its fate, survival or death, was determined. Survivors were then placed in a
safe container whereas those who were not so fortunate were placed in a container that
contained acetone resulting in death. No significant deviations from MCE were found
across the experiments in terms of number of survivors.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Franch, C.
Secondary author(s):
Savva, L.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Precognition

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