The Mission
The Scholarship
Every offering, every purchase, every donation — flowing toward one purpose
Why It Exists
One Pool, One Purpose
The scholarship exists to fund ongoing psychological research into meaning and purpose — the questions that sit beneath everything Julene creates and studies.
Sales from poetry, lapidary, artworks, and donations all flow into a single fund directed toward this research. This is not a separate project sitting alongside the creative work. It is the reason for it.
The Questions
What the Research Asks
The scholarship fund supports inquiry into the following research questions — each one central to understanding how human beings find, create, and sustain meaning in their lives.
You Purchase or Donate
Buy a poem, a song, a piece of jewellery, or give directly.
Proceeds Pool Together
All revenue from all offerings flows into one scholarship fund.
Research is Funded
The fund directly supports psychological research into meaning and purpose.
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Research outcomes are shared publicly through this site's resources.
The Questions
What the Research Asks
The scholarship fund supports inquiry into the following research questions — each one central to understanding how human beings find, create, and sustain meaning in their lives.
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What conditions allow human beings to experience their lives as meaningful?
Exploring the psychological, relational, and environmental factors that contribute to a sustained sense of purpose.
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What role does the natural world play in anchoring a sense of purpose?
Examining how connection to nature — including fungi, landscape, and ecological awareness — shapes psychological orientation.
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How do creative practices contribute to the experience of meaning and purpose?
Investigating the relationship between creative engagement writing, making, performing and psychological wellbeing.
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How can psychological research findings be made accessible to the people who need them most?
Exploring the translation of research into practical, usable frameworks for self-help and practitioner guidance.
Give Directly
Support the Research
You do not need to purchase anything to contribute. A direct donation — any amount — goes straight to the scholarship fund.
Crowdfunding campaigns coming soon — follow along for updates.