π Nominations for the FENS Network of Advocacy will soon close!
The FENS Network of Advocacy is an initiative by the FENS Advocacy Committee to prepare neuroscientists to engage with EU policymakers.
The nominations close 14 June 2026!
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π§ Two full-day, inβperson advocacy trainingΒ led by EU public affairs professionals
ποΈ Brussels, Belgium
ποΈ 1-3 September 2026
Candidates must either:
ποΈ Be nominated by member societies
ποΈ Self-nominate if they are a member of a FENS member society
π± The #FENS2026 app is live!
π Download the app and start crafting your #FENS2026 schedule today, and don't forget to check the tips page to take full advantage of the App! buff.ly/MNMG4KP
The app is sponsored by TRANSVISTA.
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π§ Explore the Forum scientific programme with our fully searchable App, helping you find any abstracts, sessions, speakers and topics you are interested in.
π Found something you donβt want to miss?
π Favourite sessions, abstracts and events to build your own personalised schedule!
π New article from @EJNeuroscience!
π Profiles of Women in Science: meet Professor Carol A. Mason.
π Read the profile here | Free for 90 days: buff.ly/fYUbUG7
π¬ A world-renowned expert on the cellular anatomy and development of the circuit from the eye to the brain, Professor Masonβs research also explores visual impairments in albinism and the developmental principles of the cerebellum.
π Beyond her scientific work, she has served as President of @SfNtweets, contributed to scientific journals and was elected to the US National Academy of Sciences.
π¨ Applications are closing soon!
π¨π³ #FENS Travel Grants are available to attend #CNS2026, taking place in Fuzhou, China, from 10β13 September 2026.
πΆ PhD students and postdoctoral fellows can receive up to EUR 1,300 plus a waived registration fee!
ποΈ Deadline: 17 June 2026
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π§ Are you a junior or mid-career PI heading to #FENS2026?
π¬ The deadline to register for 'Shape Your PI Skills', a networking event by the #FENS Committee for Higher Education and Training and the @FensKavliNet, has been extended to 19 June!
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ποΈ 6 July | 19:00 β 20:30
π Discuss research group leadership, mentoring, publishing, and well-being
π With perspectives from the @network_alba
π€ Connect informally with peers and expand your community
π¨ Participation is limited to 50 attendees
π Stipends Available for #Neuroscience Students in Europe! π
π If you are an MSc or PhD neuroscience student based in Europe, you can now apply for the #FENS/#IBRO-PERC stipends! π
@NeuroAlc@UnivdeCoimbra@IBROorg
πΆ The stipends offer up to EUR 750 to support students attending short courses organised by members of the FENS Schools Network.
Currently, applications for stipends are open for two courses:
π· Synapse Assembly, Function and Plasticity
π University of Coimbra, Portugal, 2-6 November 2026
ποΈ Application deadline:Β 31 July 2026
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π· Genomic Analysis in Neuroscience, 2nd editionΒ
π Alicante, Spain, 19-23 October 2026
ποΈ Application deadline:Β 15 July 2026
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π Want to explore the full list of courses?
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π’ Statement from #ALBA!
π @network_alba is deeply concerned with growing visa barriers, and calls on the global community to take action.
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π These barriers, which include high fees, long waiting times, high rates of denial and extensive documentation required, negatively impact the mobility of researchers from certain areas, diminishing collaborative potential.
π’ ISM abstract slot code applications for #SfN26 are open!
π§ Eligible #FENS members can use an ISM code to submit an abstract and register under SfN member conditions. Codes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ποΈ Applications deadline: 11 June 2026
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π #FENS Open Calls! π
π¬Check out our open calls to learn about the latest opportunities in neuroscience!
ποΈ Start swiping to see more open calls!
π See the full list here: buff.ly/P72UUjT
One of our current opportunities is the registrations for the Brain Conference on 'Neural Foundations of Communication: Integrative Approaches Across Species'!
ποΈ 5-8 October 2026, Crete, Greece
ποΈ Regular registration deadline: 15 June