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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)

FENS, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, is the voice of European neuroscience.

FENS, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, represents 33 national European neuroscience societies and 11 single-discipline societies. FENS was founded in 1998 with the goals of advancing research and education in neuroscience and of representing neuroscience research to the public, other scientific societies and decision and policy-makers across Europe.

- Meetings
- Higher Education and Training
- Outreach
- Publications (EJN)
- Member Societies

21/08/2026

📢 Looking back at training, mentorship and career development at ! 🧠

Throughout the Forum, FENS created opportunities for researchers at different career stages to develop skills, exchange experiences, seek guidance and connect across the neuroscience community.

🤝 Highlights included:
🔹 ENCODS 2026, held ahead of the Forum
🔹 FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence sessions at the FENS Booth
🔹 FENS Training Ambassadors sessions at the FENS Booth
🔹 Networking Event: Shape Your PI Skills
🔹 Networking Event: Shaping Your Path: Finding the Right Mentors (for you)
🔹 Special Interest Event: You Belong: A Conversation on Imposterism for and by Neuroscientists

📸 Here are some memorable moments from Barcelona!

💭 Want to learn more about FENS initiatives supporting training, mentorship and career development?
🔗 Explore FKNE, one of the initiatives supporting researchers across the neuroscience community: https://buff.ly/W0FFAwF

21/08/2026

🌟 Meet and ALBA at !

FENS and ALBA Network will be at , taking place 31 August–3 September in Santiago, Chile! 🇨🇱

🗓️ Don’t miss the ALBA-IBRO Special Event during the meeting 👇
🔹 31 August, 16:45–17:45 CLT | Towards an Inclusive Future for Latin American Neuroscience

🧠 Meet ALBA and FENS during the congress and learn more about our initiatives, activities and opportunities for the neuroscience community!

🔗 Learn more about FENS at the IV FALAN Congress: https://buff.ly/JKQKsHv

IBRO (International Brain Research Organization) FALAN

21/08/2026

🌟 Meet at APSN-FAONS-HKSN 2026!

FENS will be attending APSN-FAONS-HKSN 2026, taking place 23–26 August in Hong Kong, China! 🇭🇰

🗓️ Here are some of the FENS activities happening during the meeting 👇
🔹 23 August, 14:30–16:00 | ALBA Network - IBRO (International Brain Research Organization) Session on Scientific Mobility and Identity in Neuroscience Careers
🔹26 August, 11:30 –13:00 | Publishing Forum with FENS Executive Director Tasia Asakawa

🧠 Don’t miss the chance to meet FENS and learn more about our activities and opportunities for the neuroscience community!

🔗 Learn more about FENS at APSN-FAONS-HKSN 2026: https://buff.ly/KcwTNV6

20/08/2026

🌟 Meet Limei Zhang, recipient of the 2024 ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences!

🧠 In our latest FENS Voices interview, she discusses her research, what receiving the award has meant to her, and her reflections on building a career in neuroscience.

👉 Read the interview and discover her story: https://buff.ly/z9LsM1x

📢 Nominations are now open for the 2027 ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences!

🗓️ Deadline: 14 October 2026
👉 Learn more: https://buff.ly/iMBnyUi

ALBA Network Elsevier

20/08/2026

🌟 Call for Papers! 🌟

✍️ EJN - The European Journal of Neuroscience is welcoming submissions for the upcoming special issue:

🔹 Understanding pain: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic pathways | 30 September 2026

This special issue aims to present advancements in the understanding of pain and its underlying neurophysiology, molecular, cellular and circuit mechanisms and relevant clinical interventions! 🧠

👉 Find out more and submit your paper here: https://buff.ly/pjDJP5V

19/08/2026

🌟 Nominations are open for the ALBA Network - Elsevier Lecture on Brain Sciences 🌟

🧠 The award shines a spotlight on outstanding brain research while helping amplify the work and voices of scientists based in countries underrepresented in !

🏆 The recipient will receive:
🔹 EUR 3,000 in prize money
🔹 A Special Lecture at
🔹 Waived registration for and EUR 1,300 towards travel and accommodation

Eligible candidates must be PhD- or MD-qualified active scientists working at a research institution in an underrepresented country.

🗓️ Nomination deadline: 14 October 2026
🔗 Learn more and submit your nomination: https://buff.ly/pCC4POG

19/08/2026

🌟 Applications for the / –PERC Exchange Fellowships are now OPEN!

🌐 Want to gain laboratory experience in another country? You are in luck!
🧠 This programme offers funds for short-term research visits within Europe, supporting skill training through knowledge exchange.

🎓 For master’s students / PhD students / early-career postdocs based in Europe
💶 Funding of up to EUR 4,000
⏳ Exchanges lasting from 4 weeks to 4 months
🔁 Only cross-border exchanges
🗓️ Deadline to apply: 15 October 2026

👉 Find out more and submit your application here: https://buff.ly/7YspxRk

18/08/2026

✏️ New essay!

📚️ "Redefining underrepresentation in global neuroscience" is now available to read in 'The Transmitter'!
👥 Drawing from ALBA awards data, the essay explores the advantages of considering equity through a structural lens rather than only through identity categories.
🔗 Read the essay: https://buff.ly/fmXjDc1

17/08/2026

🌟 Open Calls! 🌟

🧠 Want to learn about opportunities in ? Check out our open calls to see what your next step can be!

One of our current open calls is the special rates of registration for FENS members at the 2026 Australasian Neuroscience Society Annual Scientific Meeting!
🧠 Held jointly with the Australian Cognitive Neuroscience Society and Biological Psychiatry Australia, the meeting will have the theme “Merging Minds, Advancing Discoveries”.
🗓️ 29 November–2 December 2026
📍 Sydney, Australia

👉️ To learn more about our open calls, visit https://www.fens.org/careers/open-calls

14/08/2026

📢 Looking back at inclusive neuroscience at !

🧠 Throughout the Forum, and the ALBA Network highlighted their ongoing work to support a more inclusive and connected neuroscience community.

🤝 Highlights included:
🔹 ALBA activities at the FENS Booth
🔹 The Special Interest Event: Redefining Success in Neuroscience
🔹 The Networking Event: Driving Equitable Global Participation in Neuroscience Training
🔹 ALBA Travel Awardees
🔹 The ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences
🔹 The ALBA-Roche Prize for Excellence in Neuroscience Research Ceremony
🔹 The ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize Ceremony

📸 Here are some memorable moments from Barcelona!

🔗 Learn more about ALBA’s work: https://buff.ly/Tz0Fw1X

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