Meetings FENS meetings and events offer a wide range of learning, networking and professional development opportunities. Learn about current topics in your field of interest, network with top figures in neuroscience, meet with your European peers whether from basic, translational or clinical neuroscience research, and share best practices with colleagues from around the world. Read More
FENS Forum The FENS Forum of neuroscience is the largest international neuroscience meeting in Europe. Taking place in even years, the FENS Forum rotates between different European countries and attracts more than 7,000 international delegates. The next edition will take place on 9-13 July 2022 in Paris, France. Read More
Upcoming FENS Forums Coordinated by FENS in partnership with the Austrian Neuroscience Association and the Hungarian Neuroscience Society, the FENS Forum 2024 will take place on 25-29 June in Vienna, Austria. Read More
Past Forums The FENS Forum of neuroscience takes places every two years and rotates between different European countries. Find out about the previous editions here. Read More
FENS Regional Meeting Taking place in odd years, the FENS Regional Meetings (FRM) are organised by FENS member societies with the support of FENS. They aim at promoting excellence in research with a European regional focus. Read More
Past FRMS The FENS Regional Meetings take places every two years and are organised by FENS member societies. Find out more about the previous editions. Read More
The Brain Conferences The Brain Conferences establish a series of high-level meetings on neuroscience in Europe. Read More
Upcoming Brain Conferences The Brain Conferences are a series of high-level meetings on neuroscience in Europe. Discover the upcoming Brain Conferences. Read More
Past Brain Conferences The Brain Conferences are a series of high-level meetings on neuroscience in Europe. Find out more about previous Brain Conferences. Read More
FENS and Societies' Meetings Calendar Explore the FENS calendar to discover upcoming FENS and Societies's meetings. Read More
Careers FENS actively supports graduate education and postgraduate training in neuroscience in Europe through a variety of initiatives. A training framework proposes appealing activities for students, post-docs and early career neuroscientists. Looking ahead and supporting the next generation is a key priority for FENS. Read More
Job Market The FENS Job Market displays hundreds of neuroscience jobs across the world, at all levels, from student to senior academics, administrative and commercial positions. Read More
Grants and Stipends FENS offers grants and stipends in a wide range of activities: to attend scientific meetings, for higher education or for outreach activities. Read More
Training Activities Find out about upcoming training activities organised by FENS, our partners and other neuroscience organisations. Read More
FENS Schools FENS offers a recurrent programme of state-of-the-art European schools on timely topics in neuroscience, to support education and training of early-career neuroscientists. Read More
The CAJAL Training Programme The CAJAL Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme represents commitment by the five partner institutions: FENS, IBRO, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, the University of Bordeaux and the Champalimaud Foundation, to establish a high-level neuroscience training hub in Europe. Read More
Calendar of Training Activities Explore the FENS calendar to discover upcoming training activities. Read More
Online activities FENS organises and supports a series of online activities focused on training, career development, outreach and advocacy. Read More
Networks To fulfill its mission, FENS supports the activities of several networks: NENS, ENCODS, the FENS Kavli Network of Excellence, the ALBA Network. Read More
Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS) The Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS) connects neuroscience graduate school programmes in Europe, providing a platform for interaction and exchange of best practices. NENS now represents over 200 graduate neuroscience schools and programmes across 28 European countries. Read More
European Neuroscience Conference by Doctoral Students (ENCODS) ENCODS is a European training network for PhD students in neuroscience. It holds an annual cross-disciplinary conference to prepare early neuroscientists to face challenges in the field of neuroscience today and in the future. Read More
FENS-Kavli Network The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) is a network of 30 outstanding early to mid-career European neuroscientists which aims to improve neuroscience in Europe and beyond. Read More
The ALBA Network The ALBA Network aims to promote equity and diversity in brain research by sharing best practices to counteract bias, recognising outstanding contributions to diversity and providing networking and mentoring opportunities to support career development for members of underrepresented groups. Read More
Awards Explore the directory to find awards granted worldwide in all fields of neuroscience and research. Read More
FENS and Partner Awards Through the attribution of awards, FENS and partner organisations honour the work and career of outstanding neuroscientists and their commitment to fostering new careers. Read More
Awards Directory The Awards directory lists all awards granted by FENS and partner organisations to honour excellent science and scientists in all fields of neuroscience. Read More
Publications FENS facilitates the dissemination of scientific information through its official journal, The European Journal of Neuroscience and a series of online resources. Read More
European Journal of Neuroscience The European Journal of Neuroscience is the official journal of FENS. Available in free access to all FENS members, it publishes papers on a broad range of topics aiming to advance our understanding of the nervous system in health and disease. Read More
Publish in EJN As a state-of-the art, original and modern society journal, EJN is an outlet for your high-quality research paper. Lean more about the advantages of publishing with EJN. Read More
EJN Table of Content Access the table of content and discover the latest papers and research published in EJN. Read More
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Resources Browse a vast array of online materials, including training and career development materials, outreach and advocacy resources. Read More
FENS Position Papers FENS aims at setting forth advocacy strategy to increase awareness about the importance of brain research. Read More
Engagement As the main voice for neuroscience in Europe, FENS aims to increase awareness of the importance of brain research at national, European and global levels in close collaboration with its member societies and partner organisations worldwide. Read More
Advocacy As the voice of European neuroscience, FENS advocates for increased support for brain research. FENS is actively committed to more inclusive and responsible neuroscience, and advocates for increased equity and diversity in brain research as well as the responsible use of animals in scientific research. Read More
FENS Advocacy Strategy FENS works with world-leading organisations to raise public awareness of the importance of brain research and continuous support for brain research in order to contribute to crucial scientific and health-related developments around the world. Read More
Advocacy in Europe FENS promotes the interests of the neuroscience community at the European level. Here you can find information on upcoming events, stakeholder consultations at the European Commission, working opportunities and EU legislative developments that have an impact on neuroscience. Read More
Responsible Use of Animals in Research FENS supports the responsible use of animals in neuroscience research. Advised by the CARE Committee, FENS develops resources on animals in research, promotes public education and contributes to topical international discussions. Read More
Inclusive Neuroscience FENS was created to bring together the neuroscience community in Europe and beyond. As such, FENS is actively committed to promoting equity and diversity in brain research, notably through the ALBA Network. Read More
The Global Engagement Initiative FENS is committed to working with world leading organisations to raise public awareness of the importance of the brain research and to providing solid advice to policy makers and stakeholders on the importance of continuous support for brain research in order to improve health of millions of people around the world. Read More
Outreach FENS aims to increase public awareness about the benefits of brain research, working in collaboration with its global partners: the Dana Foundation, the European Brain Council, the International Brain Research Organization and the Society for Neuroscience. Read More
History of Neuroscience The FENS History Committee was established in 2010 to promote activities linked to the history of European neuroscience. Here you can find different initiatives, which aim to preserve materials related to the history of neuroscience and make them available to the public. Read More
Brain Awareness Week The Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. It takes place every year in March. Read More
International Brain Bee The International Brain Bee promotes student engagement with neuroscience through a three-tiered competition at local, national and international levels. The international championship takes place every year in association with a major neuroscience conference. Read More
Outreach & Advocacy Calendar Explore the FENS calendar to discover upcoming outreach and advocacy activities. Read More
Membership As the voice of European neuroscience, FENS represents a community of over 22,000 scientists. FENS members enjoy a wide range of benefits, facilitating networking, discussions and education in Europe and beyond. Read More
Member Societies FENS federates 44 national and single-discipline societies across 33 countries in Europe and represents European neuroscience from basic to clinical research. Read More
Affiliate Members Affiliate member organisations are organisations with an interest in neuroscience, which share FENS values and want to support its activities to advance neuroscience research and education in Europe. Read More
Your FENS FENS provides its members with a full package of services to facilitate the exchange of information and enhance networking activities among neuroscientists at European level and beyond. Read More
Member Benefits FENS provides its members with a full package of services to facilitate the exchange of information and enhance networking activities among neuroscientists at European level and beyond. Read More
Neuronline Access FENS members can enjoy free, unlimited access to Neuronline, SfN’s online platform. Read More
Member Access FENS provides its members with a full package of services to facilitate the exchange of information and enhance networking activities among neuroscientists at the European level and beyond. Find out how you can access your account. Read More
Member Directory The FENS member directory features FENS members who have chosen to appear publicly. Please note that due to the high number of entries in the FENS member database, results can take time to load. Read More
Members' Meetings Calendar Explore the FENS calendar to discover upcoming activities from our Societies. Read More
About FENS FENS, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, is the voice of European neuroscience, representing more than 22,000 European neuroscientists. FENS activities include five broad areas: scientific meetings, higher education and training, the European Journal of Neuroscience, outreach and advocacy and member societies. Read More
Mission & Activities The mission of FENS is to advance research and education in neuroscience within and outside Europe, to facilitate interaction and coordination between its members. Read More
Our Organisation FENS leadership oversees all FENS activities and monitors the implementation of the mission of FENS. The administration of FENS is carried out by the FENS office, located in Brussels, Belgium. Read More
Our Leadership The FENS leadership oversees all FENS activities and monitors the implementation of the mission of FENS. Read More
FENS Committees Volunteer Committees provide expertise and insight for the administration of FENS and its activities. Learn more by discovering the different committees. Read More
FENS Administration The administration of FENS is carried out by the Executive Director and the FENS office located in Brussels, Belgium. Read More
Our partners and sponsors FENS partners with world leading organisations to support neuroscientists, advance research and raise public awareness about the importance of the brain research. Read More
FENS Voices FENS Voices is an initiative that will put in the spotlight members of the neuroscience community from Europe and beyond. Read More
FENS Cast FENS Cast is a podcast series hosted by Professor Richard Roche, Chair of the Communication Committee. The first season of the podcast will gather 13 scientists focusing on various areas of brain research. Read More
FENS Calendar Explore the FENS calendar, an open source for neuroscience and brain related events. Read More