IANDS isn’t alone in the realm of near-death studies. There are countless other individuals and organizations contributing to this emerging field of study. And we thought we should take a moment to share links to their websites and acknowledge their contributions. They all help us understand near-death experiences and phenomena related to NDEs.
This is by no means a comprehensive list. But we do hope to include as many organizations as possible. If you have a website we should be linking to here as well, please let us know!
Researchers in the field of Near-Death Studies
The NDE Research Foundation (NDERF): Thousands of NDE accounts, including a large volume of multilingual NDE stories.
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies: UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies investigates empirical evidence for extraordinary human experiences and capacities, including near-death experiences and related phenomena.
Eternea.org: A nonprofit organized by Raymond Moody. Eternea focuses on the intersection of science and spirituality, particularly with regards to near-death experiences.
The Self-Conscious Mind: IANDS Treasurer and noted NDE Researcher Robert Mays created The Conscious Mind with his wife, fellow researcher Suzanne Mays, where they discuss their research and share valuable papers on the topic of near-death studies.
Netwerk NDE: This Dutch language website offers education about NDEs, support for experiencers, and more. It’s arguably the most comprehensive Dutch language website on near-death studies.
UWTSD Special Collections and Archives: These archives, assembled and hosted by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), house significant historical content including more than 6,000 accounts of religious, transcendental, and near-death experiences.
NDE Stories
We already mentioned NDERF and they’re massive collection of NDE accounts, but there are several other sites from around the globe that share NDE stories as well.
NDE Radio with Lee Witting: After experiencing a childhood NDE himself, Lee Witting went on to become known as the “NDE Chaplain” at Eastern Maine Medical Center. He’s a pastor, a former IANDS Board Member, and the host of this fascinating podcast on near-death experiences.
LightStories: An invaluable resource for combat veterans who’ve experienced NDEs, LightStories shares combat near-death experience (CNDE) stories.
NDE Accounts – Afterlife Stories: This compelling YouTube channel features NDE stories in video form.
Ponto3 – The Bridge Between Spirituality, Philosophy, and Science: Ponto3 offers a collection of NDEs that are mostly in Dutch, with some in French and others in English.
Organizations researching phenomena related to NDEs
Alliance for Global Consciousness: A coalition of organizations dedicated to expanding human consciousness. Members include IANDS and a number of other groups linked to on this page.
Monroe Institute: A leading center for the study of human consciousness. They’re known for programs exploring out-of-body experiences and altered states.
International Academy of Consciousness: The IAC focuses on consciousness studies, including out-of-body experiences and multidimensional awareness.
After-Death.com: Created by Bill and Judy Guggenheim, After-Death is dedicated to after-death communication (ADC).
Academy for Spiritual and consciousness Studies (ASCSI): Promotes research and education in spiritual experiences.
Other fascinating websites related to near-death studies
Monroe Institute: A leading center for the study of human consciousness. They’re known for programs exploring out-of-body experiences and altered states.
Near-Death.com: Created by talented webmaster Kevin Williams, Near-Death shares intriguing articles on near-death experiences and related phenomena, including psychology, reincarnation, and more. The revenue generated by this site benefits IANDS directly, as Kevin Williams dedicated the site to our cause.
American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE): ACISTE is a nonprofit founded in 2009 to support those who’ve had spiritually transformative experiences (STEs), including near-death experiences, through research, education, and peer support.
IsraelNDE.org: Available in both English and Hebrew, Israel NDE is dedicated to publicizing NDEs in Israel. You’ll find personal stories, videos, and resources with Israeli context.
Helping Parents Heal: An especially moving nonprofit assisting parents who’ve lost children, offering them support and resources. Helping Parents Heal openly embraces discussions about spiritual experiences and afterlife evidence in a non-dogmatic way.
Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.: Founded by Edgar Cayce, the Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE) offers resources on holistic health, spiritual growth, and psychic development.
The Alister Hardy Trust: Founded by noted marine biologist Sir Alister Hardy, the Alister Hardy Trust is focused on studying spiritual, religious, and psychic experiences.
Exceptional Human Experience Network (EHE): The Exceptional Human Experience Network focuses on anomalous experiences and their integration into personal growth.