SOCIETY

 

If you're interested in joining scientific groups that explore paranormal, consciousness, and anomalous phenomena, here are some reputable organizations to consider—along with how to participate and what’s required:

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🧪 Society for Psychical Research (SPR) — UK-based, founded 1882

• Open to anyone age 16+, including students and non-experts (Reddit, Spr)

• Annual membership fees (approx):

  • Student: £42

  • Regular: £84

  • Concession: £56

• Benefits include access to quarterly journals, online library, and free or discounted lectures and events (Spr)

• You may also join their mailing list for free updates without being a member (Spr)

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🌌 Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE) — U.S.-based, since 1982

• Welcomes academic researchers and enthusiastic members of the public (scientificexploration.org)

• Membership levels:

  • Student: US $40/year

  • Associate: US $85/year (most popular)

  • Full (requires sponsor, CV, publications): US $125/year (scientificexploration.org, scientificexploration.org)

• Perks: discounts for conferences, online events, and access to peer-reviewed journals and articles (Spr)

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🧠 Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) — Global network, consciousness research

• Membership based on a tiered donation model, not fixed fees:

  • Core tier: one-time $60–999 or monthly $10–83

  • Circle tier: one-time $1,000+ or monthly $84+ (IONS)

• Members gain access to webinars, media library, programming discounts, and community gatherings (IONS)

• Free opportunities to participate in research like the Psi@Home app study, VR experiments, and bubble tests are occasionally open to the public (IONS)

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📋 Overview Table

Organization	Cost	Type	Entry Requirements	Benefits
SPR (UK)	From £42/year	Open public	Age 16+	Journals, events, library access
SSE (US)	From US $40/year	Students & public	None for basic; Full requires CV & sponsor	Conferences, journal, community access
IONS (USA)	$60+ donation	Public support	Donation-based	Research participation, webinars, media access

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🚀 How to Join or Explore Further

1. Decide which aligns with your interest—e.g., academic research vs. experiential projects.

2. Visit the official websites to apply:

   • SPR: sign up via their membership page (Spr, scientificexploration.org)

   • SSE: select membership level and process payment; students need to email proof after paying (scientificexploration.org)

   • IONS: choose your donor level and submit the contribution (IONS)

3. Start with free options (e.g. SPR mailing list, public webinars, IONS Psi@Home research).

4. Participate actively: attend events, submit abstracts (SSE has calls for abstracts for their annual conference), volunteer, or contribute to discussions.

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💬 What Users Say (from Reddit insights)

“Associations like the Parapsychological Association, the Society for Psychical Research, the Society for Scientific Exploration each have an active community… accessible as a member.” (IONS, Reddit)
Experiences with IONS via trial experiments like the “bubble test” or remote‑viewing exercises are often engaging and widely discussed online (Reddit)

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✅ In Summary

• You can join SPR on a modest annual membership with open access.

• SSE provides structured membership with student and public rates.

• IONS offers a flexible donation‑based model and often free research participation.

• Free access to news, mailing lists, and research opportunities exists before membership.

ASHOKA ORIGINALLY

Ashoka is originally from the United States. It was founded in 1980 by Bill Drayton to support social entrepreneurs worldwide. The organization identifies and funds individuals with innovative solutions to social problems, helping them scale their impact. Today, Ashoka operates in over 90 countries, including Indonesia.

ASHOKA INDONESIA 🇮🇩

Ashoka Indonesia is a branch of the global organization Ashoka, dedicated to promoting social entrepreneurship and sustainable change in Indonesia. Established in 1983 as the second country office after India, Ashoka Indonesia has identified and supported approximately 180 Ashoka Fellows across various fields, including health, education, environment, economy, and civic participation. citeturn0search1

These Ashoka Fellows are visionary leaders who develop innovative solutions to address pressing social and environmental challenges, aiming for systemic and framework changes. Beyond supporting individual social entrepreneurs, Ashoka Indonesia collaborates with strategic partners—such as school networks, grassroots women's organizations, faith and spiritual leaders, as well as media and influencers—to foster a culture where everyone is empowered to be a changemaker. citeturn0search0

Through various programs and initiatives, Ashoka Indonesia strives to create a supportive ecosystem for social innovation, enabling individuals and communities to collaboratively drive positive and sustainable transformation in society.