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Seed Grant Program (Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion) is sponsored by T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego. The Center for Research on Empathy and Compassion aims to encourage basic and applied research on empathy and compassion, and support students, trainees, and early-career researchers with an interest in this field.
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Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion Center for Compassionate Communication Center for Empathy and Compassion Training in Medical Education Center for Empathy and Social Justice in Human Health Center for Empathy and Technology Center for Mentorship in Medicine Center for Research on Empathy & Compassion Compassion Ambassador Program (CAmP) 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion Well-Being Practices Booklet Mindfulness Meditation Sessions We honor the life and legacy of T.
Denny Sanford, whose extraordinary generosity established the foundation for the Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion. As we reflect on his extraordinary legacy, we remain committed to advancing the empathy and compassion he believed could change lives.
2027 Forum on Empathy and Compassion Join us February 10–12, 2027, for the Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion, where leaders from across the country will come together to advance empathy and compassion in research, medical education, and clinician well-being.
2027 Forum on Empathy and Compasion We invite submissions of poster abstracts focused on empathy and compassion in research, medical education, and healthcare worker well-being. Submission Deadline: October 2, 2026. Now in its 10th year, the Mentor Clinician Program is bringing its unique model of mentorship and humanistic teaching to medical schools across the country.
See how this program is transforming how tomorrow’s physicians learn, grow and connect with their patients. We're tackling clinician burnout through the Sanford Compassionate Communication Fellowship—using storytelling, theater, and empathy to rebuild connection in health care. See our latest feature in UC San Diego Today.
Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Compassionate Communication Virtual Workshop Series. Join us for free, expert-led webinars designed to help healthcare professionals strengthen the communication skills that foster greater empathy, clarity, and connection with patients, colleagues, learners, and beyond. Catalyzed by the vision and generosity of T.
Denny Sanford, the Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego explores the neurobiology of compassion, informs medical education, and directly addresses the epidemic of physician burnout. The Sanford Institute has established six centers that span across various disciplines, focusing on specific domains within empathy and compassion.
Center for Compassionate Communication Center for Empathy and Compassion Training in Medical Education Center for Empathy and Social Justice in Human Health Center for Empathy and Technology Center for Mentorship in Medicine Center for Research on Empathy and Compassion How can you show you care even when you deeply disagree?
What if conflict wasn't something to avoid, but rather an opportunity to connect more deeply to get closer to the truth? Hosted by the Center for Compassionate Communication, watch "Can Conflict be Compassionate?" — a webinar that explores ways to thoughtfully prepare for conflict-heavy conversations and apply a coaching mindset to balance acceptance with advocacy.
From virtual workshops to national convenings, the Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion's events create space for learning, dialogue, and connection at the forefront of empathy and compassion in health care and medical education. Explore what’s next and be part of our ever-growing movement toward a more compassionate future.
FEBRUARY 2026 | FEATURES CENTER FOR EMPATHY & TECHNOLOGY Publication: Six reasons to study emotional support from conversational artificial intelligence JANUARY 2026 | FEATURES CENTER FOR MENTORSHIP IN MEDICINE Mentorship, Empathy, and the Art of Medicine: UC San Diego’s Mentor Clinician Program DECEMBER 2025 | FEATURES ENDOWED PROFESSOR ERIC GARLAND, PHD ABC30 Killer High: The Future of Addiction Medicine
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers (for Seed Grant Program) and pre- and post-doctoral scholars (for Sanford Fellowship Program) with an interest in empathy and compassion research. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Seed Grant Program (Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion) is funded by T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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MGPV Travel Grant is sponsored by Geological Society of America (GSA), Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, Volcanology Division. MGPV Travel grants support student travel to the annual GSA meeting. Applications are restricted to active graduate or undergraduate students who are the presenting authors of an accepted abstract at the annual GSA meeting.
Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES) - 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science is sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD). This omnibus research funding opportunity includes various program elements, with rolling submissions for Earth Science research through August 2026. Proposers to Earth Science using the NASA Center for Climate Simulation high-end computing facility must include specific budget details.