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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
13 April 2016
13 April, 2016 in FENS 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. FENS members can register and present an abstract for the SfN annual meeting on the same conditions as regular members of SfN. Register for an [...] Read More
11 April 2016
11 April, 2016 in FENS News FENS and IBRO/PERC are happy to announce the successful travel grants applicants. FENS and IBRO/PERC congratulate the winners of this year travel grants. The list of winners will be available on the Forum 2016 website: List of FENS IBRO/PERC travel grants awardees 2016. If you applied for the travel grants offered [...] Read More
07 April 2016
07 April, 2016 in Neuroscience News MQ has now launched its funding call providing a total of over £1 million to researchers exploring new and better ways to understand, treat and prevent mental illness. Through the Fellows Award, MQ is looking for the best and brightest early-career scientists and clinicians from all corners of the globe and [...] Read More