Connecting European Neuroscience

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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

2020 KAVLI Prize in neuroscience announced

The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience for 2020 has been awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their independent discoveries of sensory receptors for temperature and pressure, respectively.

May 27, 2020 in FENS News

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ALBA-FKNE-YIBRO diversity grants for the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum

The ALBA-FKNE-YIBRO Diversity Grants aim to broaden access to the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum. Application deadline: 14 June 2020

May 26, 2020 in Societies & Partner News

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EBRA launches the 3rd & final call for clusters

The EBRA 3rd and final Call for Clusters is currently open, aiming to promote cooperation and exchange between brain research projects and to enable or enhance international collaboration and the development of clusters in all areas of brain research. The call targets a number of cluster types: Potential, Emerging, Consolidated and Global. Deadline for application extended: 1 September 2020

May 11, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS Virtual Forum Grant and Voucher Programme

FENS would like to ensure the possibility for all of its members to attend the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum by implementing additional grants intended for early career scientists impacted by the current crisis.

May 06, 2020 in FENS News

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EJN celebrates neuroscience in Finland

EJN celebrates neuroscience in Finland in a dedicated Virtual Issue, now accessible online.

April 30, 2020 in FENS News

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The Brain Prize 2020 awarded

The Lundbeck Foundation Brain Prize announces that The Brain Prize 2020 is awarded to Professor Huda Zoghbi and Sir Adrian Bird, for their "fundamental and pioneering work on Rett syndrome (…) which also points to novel opportunities for treatment of this and other neurodevelopmental disorders".

April 29, 2020 in FENS News

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Call for nominations: Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission

The call for nominations for membership of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission. Deadline for nomination: 15 June 2020.

April 29, 2020 in FENS News

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Webinar "Toward Novel Therapies in Psychiatry: Zooming into Brain-Periphery, Dysfunction, and Crosstalk"

FENS Members - Registration now open to the webinar "Toward Novel Therapies in Psychiatry: Zooming into Brain-Periphery, Dysfunction, and Crosstalk" taking place on 6 May 2020 (11:00 am-12:00 PM EDT / 5:00-6:00 pm CEST).

April 28, 2020 in FENS News

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Symposium "100 Years of Microglia" available online

The symposium "100 years of Microglia" organised with the support of FENS-CHET is now available freely online.

April 22, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS President Message (April 2020)

"I hope that you share my excitement about the potential of the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum in supporting the mission of FENS - to foster exchange and networking between neuroscientists, and to promote exposure to the latest neuroscientific developments. [...] I look forward to staying connected through the FENS community, and I wish you, your families and colleagues good health." Read the full message fril.

April 16, 2020 in FENS News

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New Open Access deal in all Wiley journals, including EJN

A new agreement offers researchers at UK universities the means to publish open access at no direct cost to them, in in all Wiley journals, including the European Journal of Neuroscience.

April 08, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS 2020 is going virtual!

The FENS 2020 Virtual Forum will allow delegates to access and participate in all Forum events, including Plenary and Special Lectures, symposia, poster sessions, exhibition, networking and educational events and much more.

April 07, 2020 in FENS News

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A message from the Editorial Team of the European Journal of Neuroscience

During your time away from the lab, EJN welcomes traditional research reports, neuro-opinion or editorial pieces. Read the full message here.

April 02, 2020 in FENS News

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Slots in NENS courses: 2020 laureates

Developed by FENS and IBRO-PERC, the slots in NENS courses aim to support MSc and PhD neuroscience worldwide to broaden their knowledge and acquire international experience by participating in short courses organised by the NENS schools.

April 01, 2020 in FENS News

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NENS Exchange Grants: 2019 and 2020 awardees

NENS Exchange grants for training stays are intended for Master and PhD students registered within NENS member school programmes. Find here the list of 2019 and 2020 NENS Exchange Grant awardees.

April 01, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS-EJN image competition

FENS and EJN are launching an image competition for the new FENS website. Overall winning image will also feature as the cover image on an EJN issue. Send your images! Deadline: 1 May 2020.

April 29, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS statement regarding the COVID-19 developments and update on activities

FENS is closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 situation. Read our full statement here for updates on our upcoming activities (updated on 19 April 2020).

April 19, 2020 in FENS News

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The 2020-2024 FENS-Kavli Scholars call is open

The call for FENS-Kavli Scholars for 2020-2024 is now open. Deadline for application: 10 May 2020

April 10, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS Forum: COVID-19 update

As the news about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, FENS is actively investigating solutions to proceed in the most responsible way. Please read this message from the FENS President.

March 18, 2020 in FENS News

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The Brain Conferences 2020 postponed

Due to the latest coronavirus developments, FENS and the Lundbeck Foundation have decided to postpone both Brain Conferences "Brain Stroke: why, how and hope" and "RNA Mechanisms and Brain Disease", initially planned to take place in April and June 2020, to 2021. Read the full statement here (updated on 20 March).

March 13, 2020 in FENS News

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