FENS Forum 2016 is approaching!

21 June 2016

21 June, 2016 in FENS News Join us in Copenhagen to celebrate the best of neuroscience, with over 6,000 researchers sharing your own passion! Check the exciting scientific programme on the FENS Forum website and do not miss the list of special interest events, satellite events and networking events. Download the app to create your own programme, and bookmark the sessions you wish to attend. Still time to register online until 30 June.www.fens.org/2016Looking forward to meeting you in Copenhagen!Monica Di Luca, FENS PresidentRui Costa, Chair, Programme Committee - FENS Forum 2016 Read More

Applications open for IBRO/IBE-UNESCO Science of Learning Fellowships

07 June 2016

07 June, 2016 in Societies & Partner News The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) has partnered with the International Bureau of Education (IBE) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to offer a set of 3 new fellowships in 2016, The IBRO/IBE-UNESCO Science of Learning Fellowships. This is part of the IBRO [...] Read More

Winners of 2016 Kavli Prizes for Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience Announced

02 June 2016

02 June, 2016 in Societies & Partner News Nine pioneering scientists from Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the USA have been named this year’s recipients of the Kavli Prizes – prizes that recognize scientists for their seminal advances in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. This year’s laureates were selected for the direct detection of gravitational waves, [...] Read More

FENS agrees on cooperation with ENCODS

01 June 2016

01 June, 2016 in FENS News FENS is very pleased to announce its agreement with ENCODS, the European Neuroscience Conference for Doctoral Students to collaborate on early career training initiatives for PhD students in Europe. “FENS has been impressed by the development of ENCODS over the past years and the enthousiasm of the involved young [...] Read More

2016 Kavli Prize Laureates announcement

23 May 2016

23 May, 2016 in Societies & Partner News On 2 June the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters announces the 2016 Kavli Prize Laureates in Astrophysics, Nanoscience, and Neuroscience. Live Webcast from the Norwegian Academy of Science & Letters, Oslo, and the World Science Festival, New York, June 2, 8:15-10:00am EDT / 2:15-4:00pm CEST.Follow on Twitter: #Kavli2016. Keynote Speaker: [...] Read More

The Brain Prize – Call for Nominations 2017

18 May 2016

18 May, 2016 in Societies & Partner News Call for nominations are open for The Brain Prize: € 1 million prize awarded by Lundbeckfonden, a prominent Danish foundation. The Prize recognizes highly original and influential advances in research on the nervous system. If several researchers have contributed significantly to this achievement, more than one individual [...] Read More

Balancing family with a successful career in neuroscience

16 May 2016

16 May, 2016 in FENS News A new opinion article from the FENS-KAVLI Scholars has been published on the European Journal of Neuroscience. It discusses the challenge to balance a successful career with a happy family life, which is not a trivial one. Balancing family with a successful career in neuroscienceP Poirazi, D Belin, J [...] Read More

Publish your research in a new EJN Special Issue

11 May 2016

11 May, 2016 in FENS News Call for papers: "Neurobiological and psychological modulators of multi-component behaviour" The European Journal of Neuroscience is pleased to announce a Special Issue entitled “Neurobiological and psychological modulators of multi-component behaviour”, which will be guest edited by Prof. Christian Beste and Dr. Ann-Kathrin Stock. This Special Issue will accept submission [...] Read More

Launch of BNA new neuroscience journal and open call for first Editor-in-Chief

10 May 2016

10 May, 2016 in Neuroscience News The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is excited to announce the forthcoming launch of a new international journal, 'Brain and Neuroscience Advances', and also invites nominations for the first Editor-in-Chief. The BNA is inviting candidates to apply to be the first Editor-in-Chief of new journal, Brain and Neuroscience Advances, and [...] Read More

6th Art of Neuroscience competition

02 May 2016

02 May, 2016 in Neuroscience News The 2016 competition is open for submission. Deadline: 15 May 2016 The 6th Art of Neuroscience competition is open to scientists and artists worldwide. We are looking for striking visualizations related to the field of neuroscience in its broadest sense. These can be images or videos representing actual neural data [...] Read More

La Fondation Motrice announces its call for projects 2016/2017

26 April 2016

26 April, 2016 in Neuroscience News La Fondation Motrice, a foundation dedicated to research on Cerebral Palsy announces its 2016/2017 call for projects. A total budget of €400,000 (for five to ten projects) will be divided between 2 distinct calls. As part of these calls a LFM- SESEP grant for a project on rehabilitation in [...] Read More

DENDRITES 2016: still time to register

25 April 2016

25 April, 2016 in Neuroscience News Travel fellowships and extended early registration for Dendrites 2016. There is additional support from EMBO for the DENDRITES 2016 EMBO Workshop: Early registration rates extend to 31 May 2016 Six travel fellowships (up to 500 Euro) are available and provided by EMBO for participants of the DENDRITES 2016 meeting working [...] Read More

Belgian research organisations unite in support of animal research

22 April 2016

22 April, 2016 in FENS News FENS has signed the Statement in support of animal research and a transparent approach in Belgium to mark World Day for Laboratory Animals (24 April). Signed by 24 research organisations, the statement sees public and private research institutions from all three regions in Belgium unite in a pledge for openness [...] Read More

SONA 2017 Conference

19 April 2016

19 April, 2016 in Neuroscience News The Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA) is the largest organisation of Neuroscientists on the African continent and serves as the umbrella organisation for all African national neuroscience societies. Calls for Symposia are now open. Contact SONA SecretariatDept Medical Physiology, University of Nairobi P.O. Box 30197-00100 Nairobi Phone: 254-020-2017857 [...] Read More

Abstract submission is now open for Neuroscience 2016

15 April 2016

15 April, 2016 in Societies & Partner News Are you planning to attend the SfN in San Diego? Request an ISM slot to register and present your abstract as a FENS member. The abstract submission period for Neuroscience 2016 officially opens 14 April and ends at 5 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, 5 May. FENS members can register and present an [...] Read More

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