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FENS Forum 2026

FENS Forum 2026: Meet us in Barcelona!

06 December 2024

From 26-28 December 2024, FENS leadership convened with representatives from across our network of member societies for the FENS Executive Committee and Governing Council Meetings in Brussels. At the meetings, Barcelona was confirmed as the new host city for the 2026 FENS Forum, replacing… Read More

Call for nominations: ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize

05 November 2024

The ALBA Network and the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence award an annual Diversity Prize to a scientist who has excelled in promoting equality and diversity within brain sciences. This recognition celebrates leaders who champion inclusivity across gender, race, sexual orientation, class, and culture in research, through advocacy, mentorship,… Read More

FENS Regional Meeting: Call for Symposia is now open!

23 October 2024

Submission deadline: 20 November The FENS Regional Meeting Organising Committee is pleased to announce that the call for symposia for the FRM 2025 is now open. Do not miss this opportunity to present your recent findings, get feedback from your peers and engage with the neuroscience community. You have until 20 November to submit… Read More

Apply now for the FENS-Dana Brain Awareness Week 2025 grants!

16 September 2024

The call for FENS-Dana Brain Awareness Week 2024 grants is now open! On behalf of the Dana Foundation, FENS offers financial support of up to EUR 1,000 to organisers of Brain Awareness Week events within Europe. Both in-person and online events are eligible to receive funding.  [...] Read More

Season’s Greetings 2023 from the FENS President

21 December 2023

The closing moments of 2023 are upon us, bringing an end to a year filled with challenges and, equally, with proud and noteworthy moments to celebrate.  Reflecting on the milestones of the past year, it's heartening to witness the growth of our collective strength and impact within the neuroscience community. Read the full Season's Greetings from the FENS President. [...] Read More

FENS Voices | Elba Molpeceres Sierra: A strong motivation and a clear vision

06 December 2023

FENS is dedicated to supporting early career researchers to further themselves and their first neuroscience projects. We reached out to NENS Exchange grant awardee Elba Molpeceres, to find out more about her experience in the famous Richard Wade-Martins laboratory, studying Parkinson’s Disease and to know more about her current interests. [...] Read More

FENS Voices | Arish Mudra Rakshasa-Loots: Breaking the barriers

20 October 2023

FENS Voices was delighted to catch up with Arish Mudra Rakshasa-Loots, the winner of the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2023, about his work toward reducing HIV-related healthcare inequities and promoting gender, ethnic and regional diversity in mental healthcare, research and teaching. [...] Read More

Become a #FENS2024 Social Media Ambassador!

02 October 2023

Are you planning to attend the FENS Forum 2024, taking place from 25-29 June, in Vienna, Austria? Do you use social media and do you like promoting #neuroscience regularly? The FENS Forum 2024 is looking for the next Social Media Ambassadors! [...] Read More