PhD in Maharishi Vedic Scienceonline or on-campus

What is Maharishi Vedic Science

Maharishi Vedic Science is the study of the unbounded, infinite field of consciousness lying at the basis of phenomenal existence and located within everyone as their own innermost Self. During the doctoral program, students will explore this field of intelligence both experientially – through daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation^® technique and the TM-Sidhi^® program – and by intellectual inquiry in classroom studies of the most advanced, most profound topics of Maharishi Vedic Science.

Develop core research skills

While expanding your knowledge of Maharishi Vedic Science and the nature of consciousness you will hone your understanding of scientific principles, methods, and applications. You will also integrate and utilize communication skills that allow you to share your research findings with fellow researchers and scholars.

Knowledge for global change

One of the goals of researching Maharishi Vedic Science is to find holistic and scientifically validated methods for improving the experience of life; whether it’s at the individual, societal, or governmental level. In this program you will research topics such as current issues in governmental administration, finance and industry, economic inequities, education, and health; then develop proposed improvements and solutions.

Program structure

On-campus students

1. One year of coursework, including qualifying exams (meeting 5½ days per week)
2. Dissertation proposal (up to 1½ years)
3. Research and writing (up to 5½ years)
4. Students have seven years after the coursework qualifying exams to complete their proposal, research, and final dissertation.

Online students

1. One year of coursework
2. One semester for the qualifying exams
3. One semester for the proposal
4. Eight semesters for completing research and final dissertation
5. Students are encouraged to not go longer than seven years.

Tracks

After the first year of class, you’ll specialize in one of five tracks:

• Reading Vedic Literature
In the Reading Vedic Literature Track you will spend approximately two and a half years reading Vedic Literature in Sanskrit and experiencing the profound personal development that accompanies this research. Then, you will write a dissertation that describes the results of your research in the Vedic Literature.
• Application of Maharishi Vedic Science
In the Application of Maharishi Vedic Science track you will apply a specific technology of Maharishi Vedic Science to a particular area of society and then document any changes that may occur.
• Modern Science and Vedic Science
In the Modern Science and Maharishi Vedic Science track you will write a theoretical paper describing principles from an academic discipline and how those principles compare to principles described in Maharishi Vedic Science.
• Higher States of Consciousness
In the Higher States of Consciousness track you will document higher states of consciousness through physiological and psychological research or, alternatively, give a theoretical account of higher states of consciousness as described in historical or religious literature.
• Exploration of the Principles of Maharishi Vedic Science in the Vedic Literature
In the Exploration of the Principles of Maharishi Vedic Science in the Vedic Literature track you will explore different branches of the Vedic literature in detail.