Science Matters! Statement from FENS

Science Matters! A Statement from FENS – the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies & Allies 

Science drives discoveries that expand knowledge and understanding of ourselves, the world, and future possibilities, based on rigorous, evidence-based research. Together with many others, FENS – the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies – has witnessed threats to the scientific endeavour in the United States with recent funding cuts and freezes, restrictive policies, stop-work enforcements, and the spread of misinformation.  

These challenges have global repercussions, undermining international scientific collaboration, a cornerstone of not only scientific research itself, but also of global scientific knowledge exchange. FENS and its allies express our full support to our scientific friends in the U.S. who fight against these imposed threats and call on communities around the world to stand up together in solidarity because science matters!  

This collective statement is the result of a collaborative effort, reflecting the shared commitment to strengthen and protect the scientific enterprise and help ensure the health and well-being of all. Science knows no borders, and when we invest in science together, we build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future for everyone everywhere.