Connecting European Neuroscience

Meetings
FENS Meetings

FENS Meetings
FENS offers a range of state of the art platforms for interacting international researchers from the entire spectrum of neuroscience disciplines.

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Training
New Framework

New Framework for FENS Schools and Training.
In collaboration with prominent and long-standing partners of FENS, new programmes for European higher education – schools and training – will be offered every year.

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EJN
EJN

The FENS Journal
Check out the latest articles and news of EJN. All FENS members have FREE access to EJN!

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Outreach
CARE

FENS supports the EU Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.
FENS calls on the European Parliament and Commission to reaffirm their commitment to the Directive.

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Societies
FENS Membership

What are the benefits of FENS membership?
FENS provides its members with a full package of services to facilitate the exchange of information and enhance networking activities among neuroscientists.

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About FENS
News & Activities

Latest News

Registration open for the online workshop on: "Running a Brain Awareness Week event in 2021"

FENS is organising an online workshop to provide useful tips for those who are interested in organising a Brain Awareness Week (BAW) event in 2021.

November 25, 2020 in FENS News

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Cynthia M. Friend Named Incoming President of The Kavli Foundation

The Kavli Foundation has selected Dr Cynthia M. Friend, Theodore Williams Richards Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, as its next president. Dr Friend will assume this post January 1, 2021.

November 17, 2020 in Societies & Partner News

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EJN Editorial "What brains do we study and why do we study them?"

The Editorial: What brains do we study and why do we study them? by Emre Yaksi and Carmen Sandi is now available! This fascinating editorial summarizes and reviews the widely attended Brain Debate session at the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum.

November 12, 2020 in FENS News

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EARA online events: "Improving Openness in Animal Research"

The EARA is organising a series of online event to improve oppenness in animal research in Belgium, Greece and Hungary.

November 06, 2020 in FENS News

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Nominations open for the FENS EJN Award 2022

The FENS EJN Award recognises outstanding scientific work in all areas of neuroscience. The call for nominations is now open - deadline: 18 December 2020.

November 05, 2020 in FENS News

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The FENS Regional Meeting 2021 will take place as an online meeting

The FENS Regional Meeting (FRM) set to take place on 25-27 August 2021, and jointly organised by the Polish Neuroscience Society and the Lithuanian Neuroscience Association, will take place as an online meeting.

November 02, 2020 in FENS News

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Applications open for the 2021-2025 FKNE Cohort

Applications are now open for the FENS-Kavli Scholars 2021-2025 cohort. Deadline: 30 January 2021

November 02, 2020 in FENS News

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Applications open for the CAJAL hands-on course on Optogenetics

Applications open for its first on-site course in 2021: Optogenetics, chemogenetics and biosensors for cellular and circuit neuroscience. Application deadline: 23 November 2020. Stipends available.

October 28, 2020 in FENS News

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New opportunity at FENS: communication internship

FENS is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and multi-skilled intern with a keen interest in science communication to support the implementation of FENS’ communication strategy. Full-time position, based in the FENS office in Brussels. Deadline: 15 November 2020

October 22, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS supports the call for an increased Horizon Europe budget

FENS fully supports the strong calls from the European Parliament and the EU Research and Innovation community for an increase of the Horizon Europe budget.

October 22, 2020 in FENS News

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Discover the new CAJAL website

Explore the new CAJAL website and follow the programme on social media to get updated on the latest courses and hands-on training opportunities.

October 21, 2020 in FENS News

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The Brain Conferences: new dates for 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brain Conferences set to take place in April have been postponed until October 2021.

October 16, 2020 in FENS News

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How can we improve the way we do neuroscience?

How can we improve the way we do neuroscience? Credibility, sustainability, diversity, responsible science... Check out all your ideas!

October 15, 2020 in FENS News

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EJN Editorial "Report on the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum"

Read about holding a virtual international scientific meeting this year– what worked, what didn’t and what was learned for the future.

October 15, 2020 in FENS News

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International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) seeks Executive Director

IBRO seeks an experienced association executive or experienced executive-scientist to serve as its next Executive Director. The Executive Director, along with IBRO’s offices and staff are located in Paris, France. The position closes on 31 October 2020.

October 14, 2020 in Societies & Partner News

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FENS history of neuroscience call for online projects now open

The annual history of neuroscience call for online projects is now open! You have until 15 December to submit your project documenting the history and development of neuroscience. Funding available.

October 12, 2020 in FENS News

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#FENSFriday - 2 October 2020

#FENSFriday is gradually coming to an end: download the graphic recording of Karl Deisseroth's closing lecture at the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum.

October 02, 2020 in FENS News

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Winner of the FENS-EJN Image Competition announced!

The FENS Communication Committee and the European Journal of Neuroscience Editorial board are delighted to announce the winner of the FENS-EJN Image Competition!

October 01, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS President Message October 2020

Jean-Antoine Girault (France) is the FENS President for 2020-2022. "It is a real honour to be FENS President and I am looking forward to serving FENS and the neuroscience community." Read his message and find out more about Jean-Antoine's plans for FENS in the coming two years.

October 01, 2020 in FENS News

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Keep #FENS2020 going with #FENSFriday

Extended access to the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum is ending on 15 October. Make sure you catch up on the sessions you had saved for later and check out the graphics inspired by the lectures!

July 15, 2020 in FENS News

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