ICONIC Board funds practice-based research by credentialed practitioners — building an original, citable research corpus that demonstrates what holistic health can do.
Whether you're running a first pilot or conducting a full-scale study, ICONIC Board has a grant sized for your work.
For preliminary research, small-scale data collection, or proof-of-concept studies that lay the groundwork for larger investigations.
For comprehensive studies with defined methodology, larger participant pools, or multi-modality investigations requiring deeper investment.
ICONIC Board prioritizes research that builds the evidence base for holistic health in areas that matter most to payers, institutions, and the public.
Measurable outcomes studies tracking client-reported improvements in health, wellness, or quality of life following holistic health interventions by credentialed practitioners.
Research into specific practice frameworks, session structures, or protocols used by credentialed holistic practitioners — establishing what effective practice looks like.
Studies examining the evidence base for specific holistic health modalities — from energy work and bodywork to nutritional therapy and mind-body practices.
Research on holistic health's role alongside conventional medicine — exploring integration, referral patterns, and outcomes in complementary care settings.
The Research Grant Program is designed for active ICONIC Board credential holders ready to contribute to the field.
Submit your research proposal including title, abstract, methodology, expected outcomes, timeline, and budget breakdown. Credential auto-verified for active ICONIC members.
Applications reviewed by the ICONIC Board research committee against criteria including scientific merit, relevance to holistic health practice, feasibility, and ethical standards.
Selected applicants notified. Grant funds disbursed. Research period begins. Full Grant recipients complete a midpoint check-in at 3 months.
6-month research window. Conduct your study following approved methodology. ICONIC Board provides administrative support and peer connection as needed.
Submit final research report within 30 days of research period end. Include methodology, data, findings, and conclusions.
Completed research published publicly on iconic.health/research with full schema markup for academic discoverability. Cited as ICONIC Board Research Fellow or Grant Recipient.
Applications are reviewed quarterly. Your ICONIC credential will be verified automatically if your application email matches your credential record.
Year 1 cycle opens 2027. Applications submitted now enter our pre-cycle queue and will be prioritized for the inaugural cycle.
Your research proposal is in the queue. The ICONIC Board research committee will review applications for the 2027-Q1 grant cycle.
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Completed ICONIC Board grant-funded studies, published open-access for practitioners, payers, and the public.
The first ICONIC Board grant cycle opens in 2027. Completed studies will be published here with full academic schema markup — citable, searchable, and permanent. Apply now to be among the first published ICONIC Board Research Fellows.