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The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies is the voice of European #neuroscience.
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🚨 #FENS2026 NEW DATES 🚨

First, Formula 1 sent us from Madrid to #Barcelona. Now the Tour de France Grand Départ has us switching gears again—we're updating our dates to 6-10 July 2026! 🗓️

Find out more 👉: https://loom.ly/zMkMKcA

🔔 Stay tuned!
💭 Would you like to attend one of the #FENSschools?
☀️ Registration has just opened for our next #SummerSchool in Cambridge! Have a look here: buff.ly/hv6ujzd

@neuroalc.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
🌟 Next, it was time to explore the beautiful city of Alicante. Participants visited the Santa Bárbara Castle, followed by a walking tour through the Alicante city center, ending with a dinner!

A day filled with both great discussions and connections! Stay tuned for a new update tomorrow!
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
This week, the #FENS-Hertie #WinterSchool 2025-2026, “Single-Cell and Spatial Omics to Understand Brain Heterogeneity”, is taking place in Alicante. 🇪🇸

🧠 Monday's programme kicked off with a session led by Bosiljka Tasic, followed by Gabriel Santpere Baró, and a roundtable discussion.
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The #ALBA Network Disability & Accessibility Working Group is developing a database to improve representation, build connections and highlight the influence of neuroscientists with disabilities. 🧠

#DisabledInSTEM #FENS
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🌟 If you are interested in increasing the visibility and impact of researchers with disabilities in #neuroscience, this @network-alba.bsky.social initiative is an opportunity for you!

👉 Take part in building a more inclusive neuroscience community, sign up today: buff.ly/jU3TeHO
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🏆 The winner will be celebrated at #FENS2026 and will receive EUR 2000 plus travel support to attend the meeting.

@sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🔔 Extended Deadline: Nominations for the 2026 #ALBA#FKNE Diversity Prize!

The @network-alba.bsky.social and @fkne-scholars.bsky.social have extended the nomination deadline for the 2026 #ALBA–#FKNE Diversity Prize! 🧠

🗓️ 22 January 2026
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January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
💭 Would you like to attend one of the #FENSschools?
☀️ Then you are in luck, as registration has just opened for our next #SummerSchool in Cambridge. Have a look here: buff.ly/hv6ujzd
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🌟 The day ended with a delicious dinner at the hotel and we are looking forward to the rest of the week filled with insightful learning and engaging discussions.

Stay tuned for a new update tomorrow!

@neuroalc.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🧠 Yesterday, we welcomed the participants and kicked off the programme with an opening session led by Gonçalo Castelo-Branco and Ana Mendanha Falcão, introducing the core themes of the school and setting the stage for the days ahead.
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This week, the #FENS-Hertie #WinterSchool 2025-2026, “Single-Cell and Spatial Omics to Understand Brain Heterogeneity”, is taking place in Alicante, Spain. 🇪🇸
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🌟 #FENS2026 Boehringer Ingelheim FENS Research Award Deadline Extended!🌟

The deadline for the Boehringer Ingelheim FENS Research Award has been extended to 22 January 2026!

🏆 EUR 25,000 prize
🎙️ Special lecture at #FENS2026
🗓️ 22 January 2026
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@boehringerglobal.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The awardee will receive:
🏆 EUR 15,000
✈️ EUR 3500 in travel support to attend the prize ceremony at #FENS2026 in Barcelona.
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The ALBA Network is seeking mid-career neuroscientists whose independent and impactful research advance our understanding of the causal mechanisms of brain diseases. 🧠
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🔔 Nominations for the 2026 ALBA-Roche Prize for Excellence in #Neuroscience Research are soon closing!

🗓️ Deadline: 20 January 2026
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@network-alba.bsky.social

#FENS #ALBA #BrainResearch #FENSForum #Neuroscience
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
💭 Not yet a member of the FENS Schools Network?
You can apply to join and submit your course at the same time!

@ibroorg.bsky.social

#NeuroscienceTraining #BrainResearch
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
FENS and #IBRO-PERC are continuing their support for high-quality in-person training across Europe!

For each selected course:
✈️ Travel grants of up to EUR 750 for up to 5 international students
🏫 Up to EUR 750 per student to support organisational and administrative costs
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🌟 Applications for 2026 in-person short courses within the #FENS Schools Network are open!

🧠 If you are planning to run a #neuroscience course next year, this is an opportunity for you!
🗓️ Deadline: 30 January 2026
👉 Full details and application form: buff.ly/oB7X0xl
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
If you want to know what’s in store at the #FENSForum, watch our video to hear from past participants about the highlights of their experience.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The call for early registrations, abstract submissions, and travel grants is open until 27 January, so register, submit your abstracts, and apply for travel grants today! 🌐
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🌟 Only 6 months until #FENS2026!

Soon, the #neuroscience community will come together to exchange ideas and explore the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience. 🧠

📍 Barcelona, Spain
🗓️ 6–10 July 2026

👉 Learn more and join us in #Barcelona: fensforum.org

#FENS #FENSForum #NeuroscienceConference
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🧠 With a focus on AI in neuroscience, cognitive computational neuroscience, neurotechnology, and AI translation for brain and mental health, this program will offer students a change to learn from national and international with leading experts.

#SummerSchool #BrainResearch #FENS
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🌟 Applications are OPEN! 🌟

Join the 2026 #FENS–Chen Institute Summer Program on AI-Accelerated Neuroscience Discovery and Translation, hosted by the University of Cambridge and explore the future of #neuroscience. 🔬

📍 Cambridge, UK
🗓️ 12–18 July 2026
👉 Apply by 16 February 2026: buff.ly/FSxmf5w
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence ( @fkne-scholars.bsky.social) is looking for:
🔬 Early and mid-career neuroscientists with independent positions
🗞️ Researchers who typically completed their PhD 4 to 12 years ago (with flexibility for career breaks)

#FKNE #FENS
@kavlifoundation.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM