A Unique Opportunity: Research Grants on the ‘Perception Box’

The “Tiny Blue Dot Foundation”, in partnership with “Perception Box”, announces an unmissable opportunity for researchers in Cape Verde: research grants to study the fascinating “Perception Box”. This is a crucial call for proposals to advance neuroscience and psychology in the region, seeking brilliant minds keen to unravel the mysteries of the human mind and how we perceive the world around us. The selected projects will have the chance to make a significant contribution to global knowledge, covering everything from basic cognitive processes to practical applications in areas such as mental health and special education.

Cape Verde, with its cultural richness and social diversity, offers a natural laboratory of great value for research into perception. We understand that environmental, social and cultural influences profoundly shape the way in which individuals process information and construct their reality. This grant aims to catalyse studies that explore the intersection between the ‘Perception Box’ – a concept encompassing the mechanisms underlying our subjective experience of the world – and the specific characteristics of the Cape Verdean experience. Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals that integrate diverse methodologies, ranging from neuroimaging to behavioural studies.

The “Tiny Blue Dot Foundation” is committed to supporting cutting-edge research that not only pushes the boundaries of scientific knowledge, but which can also have a positive and tangible impact on communities. Proposals must demonstrate a sound theoretical framework, a rigorous methodology and a clear plan for disseminating the results. Particular attention will be given to projects that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of local research capacity. This is a unique opportunity for Cape Verdean researchers to position themselves at the forefront of global neuroscience, with the support of a foundation dedicated to scientific progress.

Applications should focus on research questions relevant to understanding the ‘Perception Box’, and may cover topics such as the formation of consciousness, perceptual illusion, brain plasticity, the influence of psychological factors on perception, and the impact of culture on the construction of subjective reality.

Don't miss this opportunity!

Application Deadline: 5 October 2026.

Application link: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/tiny-blue-dot_perception-box_rfp