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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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EU-SURVEY_Monitoring Innovation and Societal Impact of EU Funded Research

March 12, 2020 in FENS News

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FENS members get special rates to attend the 14th annual Canadian Meeting

New! FENS members can register for the 14th Canadian Neuroscience Meeting at member rates.

March 05, 2020 in FENS News

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2020 Cajal courses application closing soon

Improve your technical skills by participating to a CAJAL course! Check out which courses are open for applications.

February 26, 2020 in FENS News

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ENCODS 2020: extended deadline for registration

Register to ENCODS 2020, an international conference designed for early career neuroscientists. The conference will take place on 9-11 July 2020 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, prior to the FENS Forum. Extended deadline for applications: 15 March 2020.

February 25, 2020 in FENS News

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NENS slots 2020

Master and PhD students: broaden your knowledge and acquire international experience by participating in short courses organised by the NENS schools. Stipends are available to cover travel and accommodation costs (different deadlines).

February 24, 2020 in FENS News

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Call for Forum Voluntary Press Office Assistants

Are you an early career neuroscientist, with a keen interest in science communications? We are looking for 3 Voluntary Press Office Assistants to ensure the smooth running of the Forum Press Centre. Application deadline: 16 March 2020

February 10, 2020 in FENS News

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EJN call for papers "Stress, brain, and behaviour"

The European Journal of Neuroscience is issuing a new call for papers for the Special Issue "Stress, Brain and Behaviour". Guest Editors: Mathias V. Schmidt (Max-Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich), Oliver Robinson (University College London), Carmen Sandi (EPFL, Lausanne). Submission deadline: 31 October 2020

February 08, 2020 in FENS News

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New European statistics on the use of animals for scientific purposes

European Commission publishes new statistics on the use of animals for scientific purposes across the EU.

February 07, 2020 in FENS News

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Summer School 2020 - application now closed

Applications for the FENS-SfN Summer School 2020 "Artificial and natural computations for sensory perception: what is the link?" closing soon! The School will take place on 7-13 June 2020 in Bertinoro, Italy. Applications now closed.

January 27, 2020 in FENS News

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