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08/20/2026

How can neuroscience and philosophy intersect? The Summer Seminars in Neuroscience and Philosophy (SSNAP) at Duke University aims to answer that question. The program brings together early-career neuroscientists and philosophers for two intensive weeks of interdisciplinary training and collaboration, with the goal of tackling today’s challenges.

Read how SSNAP created a framework for what neuroscience and society work can look like when two disciplines meet in a shared space, and how this model can prepare future scholars for a variety of career paths.

Summer Seminars in Neuroscience and Philosophy (SSNAP) at Duke University presents a model for interdisciplinary training by fostering a learning environment where expertise from neuroscientists and philosophers are weighted equally and work together to tackle complex problems.

08/19/2026

The Neuroscience & Society Virtual Career Fair provides a direct opportunity to hear from and network with interdisciplinary experts. Anyone interested in neuroscience-related career pathways, including high school and college students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals are encouraged to attend this free event.

Learn more about what to expect from this year’s career fair, including speakers and panel topics, and register to attend Sept. 14-15. This event is hosted by the Career Network in Neuroscience & Society.

🔗 https://dana.org/article/pursuing-career-paths-in-neuroscience-and-society/

08/10/2026

The 4th annual Neuroscience & Society Virtual Career Fair is taking place Sept. 14-15. Hear from leading experts and practitioners in neuroscience and society and learn how to navigate career paths in these fields.

08/06/2026

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo will be participating in the 2026 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - NINDS Nonprofit Forum on Aug. 14 at 1:15 pm ET for a panel discussion on the evolving landscape of neuroscience funding and ways to maximize impact through collaboration, strategic partnerships, and shared resources.

07/31/2026

The Dana Foundation is supporting a collection of articles in Issues in Science and Technology exploring science's social contract. By bringing together diverse perspectives from academia, policy, and the public on the changing science policy landscape, the authors propose strategies for strengthening the relationship between science and society in the years ahead.

The science community is navigating one of the most consequential periods of change in decades. As long-standing assumptions about research funding, scientific expertise, and the institutions that support discovery are reshaped, understanding how we arrived at this moment can help inform what comes....

07/28/2026

In her latest President’s Perspective, Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo shares new findings from Research!America and Worldview Studio on the growing role of social media in how people discover and engage with scientific information. For organizations advancing neuroscience, this shift presents both opportunities and challenges.

A generation ago, someone interested in learning about the brain was likely to turn to the science section of a newspaper, a university lecture, or a magazine feature. Scientific information flowed through relatively centralized institutions that served as trusted intermediaries between researchers....

07/22/2026

The Neurotech Justice Summit brought together undergraduate and graduate students, ethicists, lawyers, industry leaders, clinicians, and others to discuss AI advancements in brain research and treatment, with an emphasis on expanding interdisciplinary training to tackle the ethical and legal implications of new technology.

Read a recap of the Summit’s discussions from current Neurotech Justice Accelerator fellow (and former Dana Foundation fellow) Chinmayi Balusu.

Last month, neurotechnology enthusiasts from a variety of disciplines gathered to discuss “Neurotech in Your Pocket.” On June 12, the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM), a Dana Center for Neuroscience & Society, hosted the third annual Neurotech Justice Summit at Mass G...

07/21/2026

The 2026 Neuroethics Essay Contest is now accepting submissions!

The contest promotes interest in neuroethics among students and trainees around the world, and is coordinated by the International Neuroethics Society and the International Youth Neuroscience Association.

Essays can cover any topic in neuroethics and should address a focused problem at the intersection of the mind and brain sciences, ethics, and law.

Essay submissions are due August 21: https://neuroethicsessaycontest.com/call-for-neuroethics-essays-2026/

For inspiration, read our coverage of the 2025 winning essays, which covered AI, racial biases in the courtroom, neurotechnologies, and brain organoids: https://dana.org/article/2025-neuroethics-contest-winners-announced/

07/13/2026

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06/29/2026

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