Working closely with Dr. Watson, this exclusive one year program is open to applicants who wish to further their study and knowledge of Caring Science as a guide to an enlightened-unitary, sacred model of science for education, practice, research, and leadership. It is designed to allow for deep personal/professional integration and extension of one’s scholarship and goals into Caring Science as Sacred Science – an interdisciplinary / transdisciplinary field of study and practice.

Requires two, one-week intensive study in one-on-one, intimate setting with Dr. Watson, in July each year followed up with personal, guided contact (telephone or zoom conferencing) with Dr. Watson throughout the year for the full program.

Who Should Attend

Open to nurses/health science professionals who wish a customized intensive Post Doctoral (or others) Scholarly Caring Science program of study.

Cost

$8,800 see application info below including tuition payment plans.

Deadline to apply:

June 6, 2021

• A two-page narrative that speaks to the extent of your scholarly experiences and that captures your personal goals, motivation, intentional focus and desired outcomes as a Watson Caring Science Scholar.

• Outline the core elements of your program of study plan, with the expectation of finalizing the plan with Dr. Watson. (We can finalize this once you are accepted and we allow for authentic dialogue and planning). Examples may include:

• • Develop a program of creative scholarship, caring inquiry, enlightened models for education, clinical scholarship-practice
  • Complete an agreed-to personal/professional project or proposal for funding
  • Co-create a joint caring science project among the Caring Science Scholars in the program
  • Ontological inquiry of self/cultural practices, translating discovery into professional programs/directions
  • Submit articles for publication or a book on your area of interest
  • Develop workshops and/or a workbook; create a video documentary
  • Other self-generated field of creative scholarship inspired and informed by Unitary Caring Science as Sacred Science and purposive personal pursuits.

To apply, please email your required documents to Jean Watson, jean@watsoncaringscience.org by June 6th for July 2021 program.

Postdoctoral — Tuition based on academic calendar year: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022:  $8,800

*Late Fee: for all payment plan options, a fee of $75 will be charged for every month the tuition payment is received after the 15th of the month due.

For more information contact Dr. Watson    jean@watsoncaringscience.org.

Previous WCSI Postdocs & Caring Science Scholars will join the current Postdoctoral Students for a rich focus in Caring Science with Dr. Watson. Postmaster students, colleagues, practitioners of nursing and related fields who wish to know more in-depth knowledge and translation of Caring Science in their personal/professional/work and world are invited to apply.

This 3-day intensive program provides a unique opportunity for Postdoctoral students and Caring Science Scholars to come together with a focused interest and desire to study directly with Dr. Watson in an intimate, group setting.

Cost

$800 see application info below including tuition payment plans.

Deadline to apply:

June 6, 2021

To apply, please send a one-page biosketch along with a brief paragraph to Dr. Watson (jean@watsoncaringscience.org) by June 6th  for July 2021 program requesting permission to attend, with background and rationale for participation.