Research Guidelines

Cosmobiology Institute

Research Support at the Cosmobiology Institute

The Cosmobiology Institute provides technical assistance and guidance to researchers who are conducting studies in the field of cosmobiology and related disciplines.

Our Goal

Our goal is to support projects that meet the rigorous standards required for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Getting Started

A first step in acquainting yourself with the procedures involved in this research is to read the Short Summary Version of the Cosmobiology Institute Principles and Guidelines for Research.

Manda Selva, LCSW, C.A., NCGR-PAA
Manda Selva, LCSW, C.A., NCGR-PAA

Manda Selva, LCSW, C.A., NCGR-PAA, is the Director of Research for NCGR. She began studying astrology at an early age and currently practices astrology and psychotherapy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing on her educational background in science, she is passionate about applying evidence-based methods in her professional practice and in the pursuit of astrological research. 

In her role as Director of Research for NCGR, she helps publish Syzygy, NCGR’s research journal. She provides astrological consultations, writes for her blog (Astromanda.com), and has presented for NCGR and ISAR. She recently published an article on “Midpoints in School Shootings” in the Astrological Association’s journal Correlation, reflecting a long-standing passion for midpoints and their application in astrological research.

If you would like to share your thoughts, she can be reached at [email protected]