What's it all about?

£10,000 up for grabs

Following the success of the first annual academic prize, we are all set to go for 2008. We launched the competition in The Times Body&Soul on 5th May 2007 and entries are already coming in.

The Mind Gym is offering £10,000 in prize money for cutting edge research into how to use our minds more effectively.

The Mind Gym's approach to a fuller life is based on well founded, practical research that enhances psychological capability. But we want more. To stay ahead of our game we are looking for the latest and best research in the field of psychology. Research that will help all of us get the most out of our lives by using our minds better. Research that excites us. Research that encourages thinking about thinking.

That's where you come in. We want to keep psychology fresh, practical and relevant to everyone. We want to keep the ideas flowing. Whether you're a student, an academic or a person with a passion for positive psychology, we want to hear from you.

Your research will have plausible and exciting implications for everyone. We will want to write about your findings in our books and use it in our workouts. Your results will help people tap into their own strengths and find their superpower.

Are you excited yet? We are. Can you tell? Check out the Science Bit and the Serious Bit to find out if this is something you want to be a part of.