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12 September 2019
12 September, 2019 in FENS News The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and Boehringer Ingelheim are delighted to announce that the Boehringer Ingelheim FENS Research Award 2020 has been awarded to Dr Johannes Gräff for his pioneering research on epigenetic mechanisms in memory formation. The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and Boehringer Ingelheim [...] Read More
03 September 2019
03 September, 2019 in FENS News Scientists from all domains in neuroscience are invited to submit ideas for themes and topics for the 2021 educational and training programme. Deadline: 30 September 2019 Scientists from all domains in neuroscience are invited to suggest their ideas for topics and themes to support the 2021 FENS educational and [...] Read More
02 September 2019
02 September, 2019 in FENS News The call for Forum events is now open! Contribute to the Forum by submitting your idea for a satellite meeting or a Forum networking event. FENS and the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) invite you to submit your proposal for an official Forum event. The call is now open!Contribute to the Forum [...] Read More
16 August 2019
16 August, 2019 in FENS News FENS would like to extend its warmest congratulations to Alison Abbott, joint winner of the European Science Journalist of the Year award in print and online category, delivered by the Association of British Science Writers. FENS would like to extend its warmest congratulations to Alison Abbott, joint winner of the European [...] Read More
06 August 2019
06 August, 2019 in FENS News The Cajal Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme is requesting nominations for a Treasurer, on a voluntary two-year basis. Deadline for nominations: 20 September 2019. Established as an independent non-profit organisation based in Belgium in 2019, the CAJAL Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme is requesting nominations for the position of Treasurer. As [...] Read More
02 August 2019
02 August, 2019 in FENS News The Cajal Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme is recruiting an Executive Manager (half-time) to lead the management and continued growth of the organisation. Deadline for application 20 September 2019. Established as an independent entity in Belgium, the Cajal Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme is seeking an experienced Executive Manager (EM) to lead [...] Read More
31 July 2019
31 July, 2019 in FENS News FENS-CARE is offering 5 travel grants to support training in the context of the implementation of the European Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. Deadline for application: 30 September 2019. FENS-CARE is offering 5 travel grants of €500 each to support training in the context of the [...] Read More
26 July 2019
26 July, 2019 in FENS News The INCF TrainingSpace is continuously updated with new neuroscience educational materials. INCF is also organising 3 training events in collaboration with The Virtual Brain and HBP on 31 August. The INCF TrainingSpace is continuously updated with new neuroscience educational materials such as multimedia content from courses, conference lectures, and laboratory exercises from [...] Read More
22 July 2019
22 July, 2019 in FENS News The Hertie Foundation and FENS have awarded the Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize to Dr Ahrens, on the occasion of World Brain Day. The Hertie Foundation and FENS are delighted to announce the Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize is being awarded to Dr Misha B. Ahrens, group leader at [...] Read More
18 July 2019
18 July, 2019 in FENS News Call now open for projects celebrating the history of neuroscience. Selected projects will receive a financial support and will present their project at the History Corner at the FENS Forum 2020. Call for projects celebrating the history of neuroscience now open! The scope of the projects for 2019 is [...] Read More
17 July 2019
17 July, 2019 in FENS News The ALBA Network was officially launched at the FENS Regional Meeting. The Networks aims to foster diversity and equality in brain research. Brain scientists from all around the world are invited to join the Network and take part in this new initiative. A special event was held on Thursday [...] Read More
15 July 2019
We are now only one year away from our next FENS Forum, which will take place in July 2020 in Glasgow. Stay tuned for upcoming news, including the Forum programme, through the FENS website and social media, and be part of this vibrant neuroscientific community! With the FENS Regional Meeting… Read More
15 July 2019
15 July, 2019 in FENS News We are now only one year away from our next FENS Forum, which will take place in July 2020 in Glasgow. Stay tuned for upcoming news, including the Forum programme, through the FENS website and social media, and be part of this vibrant neuroscientific community! With the FENS Regional [...] Read More
04 July 2019
04 July, 2019 in FENS News In parallel to the programme of lectures and symposia, a number of FENS special events will be featured at the FENS Regional Meeting. The next FENS Regional Meeting will be taking place on 10-13 July in Belgrade, Serbia. In parallel to the programme of lectures and symposia, there will [...] Read More
04 July 2019
04 July, 2019 in FENS News The ALBA Network aims to promote diversity and equality in brain sciences. The launch event will take place on 11 July 2019, as part of the FENS Regional Meeting in Belgrade, Serbia. FENS is proud to be the partner of the ALBA Network, a new initiative which aims to [...] Read More