Veridical perception is an observation made by a person  who is experiencing an near-death experience which  is later verified to be true and corresponds with reality. In essence, it is verifiable proof that perception outside of the physical body can happen. Dr. Jan Holden, associate professor in counselor education at the University of North Texas and licensed certified mental health professional, has a long-standing interest in research on veridical perception during the nde. Dr. Holden’s desire is to conduct further research to determine whether near-death experience veridical perception is possible. However, funding for this kind of research is difficult to obtain. You can help by supporting her research. One source of funding has already told Dr. Holden that if the fund reaches $3,000, they know a way to obtain the remaining $1,000 for Phase I.

This website has devoted these pages to the funding and promotion of Dr. Jan Holden's research.  Your generous contribution to this research could lead to the discovery of veridical perception in ndes.  Such a discovery would be nothing short of scientific evidence of out-of-body consciousness.  Every dollar counts and small contributions are just as welcomed as large contributions.  Please contribute and help science find proof for the survival of life after death.  Visit the contributors page to see the list of contributors so far.  The link is below.

How you can support this research by check, money order, credit card, or bank draft:

Gifts to UNT are tax deductible. Once a contribution is made, you will receive a receipt from the University of North Texas for your tax records, and your name will appear on our "Contributors to the Study" page. If you wish to remain anonymous, let us know by indicating "Anonymous gift," and your name will not be posted on the website.

Check or money order:

• Make payable to: University of North Texas.
• On front of check or money order, make the following note:

Account # 77534, Dr. Holden’s Near-Death Research Gift Fund

- Mail to address below.

Credit card (MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express):

• Write a note, such as:

I would like to contribute to account #77534, Dr. Holden’s Near-Death Research Gift Fund. Please charge $___ to my [MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express) account number ______________, expiration date _________. Please send me a receipt.

Thank you,

(Your name, printed)

(Your Signature)

- Mail to address below.

Bank draft:

• Write a note indicating your interest in contributing to account #77534, Dr. Holden’s Near-Death Research Gift Fund, by bank draft.
• Mail it to the address below, and they will send you the necessary form to complete. On the form, you can indicate whether you want to make a one-time contribution of a specific amount or a systematic (monthly, quarterly, etc.) transfer of funds from your bank account to the research account.

Mail to:

University of North Texas
Office of Development
P.O. Box 311250
Denton, TX 76203-1250

THANK YOU