Paranormal Science is in a genuine fresh‑start moment. Over the past few months, the project has evolved from into a New Hampshire-based initiative with a clear mission, a draft research program, and the first steps toward formal nonprofit status and independent ethics oversight.​

A fresh start for serious paranormal research

The core commitment is simple: to treat reports of anomalous experiences — whether in the lab or in the field — with the same care given to any other scientific question. That means clear hypotheses, baselines and controls, preplanned analyses, and a willingness to publish results whether they are positive, mixed, or null.​

Behind the scenes, work is underway to:

• Finalize articles of incorporation in New Hampshire and 501(c)(3) status.
• Build governance documents (board charter, conflict‑of‑interest policy, data‑protection plan).
• Prepare IRB‑ready protocols for our first human‑participant studies.

These are unglamorous but essential steps toward a stable, credible research organization rather than a one‑off project.​

Invitation: Founding Board Members

This is an invitation to help shape the organization from the ground up as founding board members.

The board’s early work will include:

• Approving bylaws, budgets, and long‑term strategy.
• Overseeing ethics and risk management as research begins.
• Helping ensure that the work stays rigorous, transparent, and accountable.

Backgrounds that would be especially valuable include but are not limited to:

• Science, statistics, psychology, neuroscience, or consciousness research.
• Bioethics, law, nonprofit governance, or finance.
• Philanthropy, fundraising, or community leadership—especially in New Hampshire or New England.​

If this resonates, now is the moment when a few thoughtful people can have an outsized influence on the culture, standards, and direction of the whole effort.

Looking ahead: building a sustainable research home

In the near term, the main needs are people and structure: a functioning board, clear policies, and IRB‑ready studies. Over the medium term, the work will also require financial support to cover:

• Lab space and instrumentation.
• Participant honoraria and IRB fees.
• Core staff time for lab management, running sessions, managing data, and publishing.​

The hope is to create a small, durable platform where careful investigation of extraordinary claims can continue for years—supported by a mix of committed individuals, philanthropic partners, and open‑access science.

If you are interested in exploring board service, more information can be found here.

For future philanthropic support, more information can be found here.

For anything else, including general enquiries, reach out through the contact page.