The Neuroscience of Creativity | The John Templeton Foundation

The Neuroscience of Creativity | The John Templeton Foundation.

The Neuroscience of Creativity

Project Leader(s)

Rex E. Jung
Mind Research Network

Grantee(s)

Mind Research Network, (Albuquerque, NM)

Description

This three-year grant is for neuroscientific research on visual artists and other individuals who have exhibited talent in science, technology, and mathematics. The goal of the research is to discover the link between human creativity and discrete brain regions and modes of neuronal operation. Using a combination of neuro-imaging techniques, Dr. Jung and his research team hope to better understand the interplay among brain structure, cognitive function, and behavior associated with the creative process.

Grant Amount:

$600,770

Start Date:

July 2007

End Date:

July 2010

Grant ID:

12456

Grantee Website

• The Mind Research Network

Press Coverage of Grantee

“Exploring Creativity,” about JTF grantee Rex Jung

Quantum published by The University of New Mexico

“Creativity chemical favours the smart,” about JTF-funded research

New Scientist

“Creativity, the Brain, and Evolution,” featuring the work of JTF grantee Rex Jung

Psychology Today

“Charting Creativity: Signposts of a Hazy Territory” about JTF grantee Rex Jung

New York Times

“The Creativity Crisis,” featuring JTF grantee Rex Jung

Newsweek