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Global neuroscience association: supporting neuroscience education, research & outreach

IBRO Journals: Neuroscience & IBRO Neuroscience Reports @ibrojournals.bsky.social

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International Brain Research Organization @ibroorg.bsky.social · Dec 17
The long-awaited 2026 IBRO Grants & Training Calendars are here!
📌Grants: https://ibro.org/grants/grants-calendar/
📌Training: https://ibro.org/training/training-calendar/

💡Bonus: In January, we’ll release detailed calendars by region - perfect for planning ahead. Stay tuned!
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One of IBRO’s most innovative #grant programs is reopening soon for 2026 🌟providing support to #neuroscientists approaching parental leave

🗓 Apply between 1 & 28 Feb 2026
🔗 https://ibro.org/grant/parenthood-grants/

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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🌏 #IBROinAsiaPacific
Planning your #training in 2026? IBRO offers several opportunities for #neuroscientists in Asia–Pacific, with certain costs covered during exchanges.

Check out the available schools and their eligibility criteria:
https://ow.ly/B3bg50XZHxF
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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🚨Several IBRO #grants are currently accepting applications
Whether you’re planning an exchange or seeking travel support, IBRO has opportunities to support you.

🔗 Explore now: https://ibro.org/grants/?tab=open-calls

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope
January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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⏳The call for nominations for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize closes in 7 days! Don't miss the chance to recognise impactful work promoting fairness and inclusion across neuroscience.

👉🏽 loom.ly/elEwkCE

@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social
network-alba.bsky.social ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 12d
✨ Deadline extended! You now have until 22 January 2026 to nominate inspiring Europe-based students or PIs for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize. Honouring work advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. Self-nominations are welcome.

🏆 €2000 + travel to #FENS2026
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January 15, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Next stop: France 🇫🇷
Our anniversary series 50 Reflections on #Neuroscience continues with Dr. Layé & Dr. Coutureau, reflecting on decades of French neuroscience & discoveries published in the journal 📝
https://ow.ly/h9Hv50XX63W

#Neuroscience50 #IBROjournals International Brain Research Organization
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Today, our Cycle 1 Academic Director, Prof Arif Hamid @arifahamid.bsky.social from Univ of Minnesota, talked about the neural basis of reinforcement learning.

Then, Prof Michael Frank from Brown Univ. talked about tuning striatal dopaminergic signals. 🧠

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Prof. Arif Hamid is explaining Pavlov's dog as a part of his lecture on the "neural basis of reinforcement learning". Prof. Michael Frank discusses "opponency" as a part of his lecture on how striatal dopamine signals are tuned to optimize reinforcement learning.
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Yesterday, we continued our deep dive into the dopaminergic system with Profs @arifahamid.bsky.social and Michael Frank. 🧠⚡️
Today, we switched gears! Dr Dorit Hockman from UCT is leading a fascinating session on gene expression in the brain. 🧬

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Prof Arif Hamid is talking on the dopamine circuit specializations to support multi-actor/hierarchical reinforcement learning Prof Michael Frank is talking about linking computational levels of analysis from brain to behavior. Dr Dorit Hockman is talking about gene expression in the brain.
January 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Recharged and ready!🔋

After a massive first week and a well-deserved day off surfing🏄‍♂️ and visiting the penguins🐧, we are back in the classroom.

We are thrilled to kick off Cycle 2 today with Prof. Adrienne Fairhall as our Academic Director.

@ibroorg.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org #imbizo2026
Sunset form Chapmans Peak A walk towards the wreck of the kakapo, Noordhoek, South Africa Surfing team before their lesson. Penguin team!
January 19, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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🌍 #IBROinAfrica: If you’re a #neuroscientist based in Africa and looking to upskill in 2026, IBRO offers a range of training opportunities to support your professional development.

🔗 Explore IBRO's 2026 training calendar: https://ow.ly/XjMv50XZwT1
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Several IBRO training programs have just launched their calls for applications 📢

🔗 Check eligibility & see what IBRO can cover to support your #training: https://ibro.org/training/?tab=open-calls

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope
January 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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🗓 The next round of #NCAMH funding is coming soon on 1 Feb 2026!
Discover more about the program & start connecting with research partners for your application!
https://ibro.org/grants/ncamh/

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope

Wellcome Trust
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Planning your 2026 #neuroscience conference travels? IBRO travel #grants support early career researchers in presenting their work at international meetings 🌟

Discover the calls: https://ibro.org/grant/travel-grants/

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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🌍 Applications are open! The IBRO Exchange Fellowships give early career #neuroscientists to conduct lab visits with several expenses covered during the exchange.

🗓 Apply by 15 Apr: https://ibro.org/grant/exchange-fellowships/

#grant #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Apply for this immersive course in Italy (with school fees are covered) & advance your research with an interdisciplinary approach to #MentalHealth!

🗓 Apply by 15 Mar: https://ow.ly/hUL850XWy8Z

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope Francesca Cirulli
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The digest from the "Unfinished Business: Persistent Global Gender Disparities in Neuroscience" webinar - part of the ALBA–IBRO Global Diversity Series - is now available.

Explore key lessons & DEI strategies: https://ow.ly/BnCE50XVtXI

ALBA Network
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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🧠 #Neuroscience Vol 590 is now available, featuring reviews & research across memory, depression, Alzheimer’s disease & more – including articles from the Special Issue on global diversity in mental health.

https://ow.ly/rGrm50XVtLU

#IBROjournals International Brain Research Organization
January 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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🎉 The results are in!
IBRO is proud to announce the first awardees of the new Seeding Neuroscience #Grants program, supporting the growth of emerging #neuroscience societies and thematic networks worldwide.

Meet the awardees and celebrate with us: https://ow.ly/qfJq50XVt8h
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Applications are open! Early career researchers based in Latin America are invited to apply to this school focused on translational #neuroscience, bridging molecular mechanisms with clinical applications.

🗓 Deadline: 20 Feb
https://ow.ly/L7rz50XVoKv

#IBROinLatAm Flavio Zolessi
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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🇺🇸🇨🇦 #IBROinUSCanada: IBRO’s 2026 #grants support #neuroscientists in the US & Canada at every career stage for professional development & event organization.

🔗 See what’s available in the region: https://ibro.org/grants/grants-calendar/?keywords=&region%5B%5D=18&_month=&_year=
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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🎉 Great news! IBRO is pleased to introduce the Scientific Program Committee for the IBRO 2027 World Congress, led by Drs. Sheena Josselyn and Thiruma V. Arumugam

🔗 Discover the full committee & read the announcement: https://ow.ly/p37U50XTXqN
January 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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1976–2026 🎉 To celebrate 50 years of #Neuroscience, we’re launching 50 Reflections on Neuroscience - weekly reflections from a different country on 50 years of research

We begin with Dr. Sameera Abuaish 🇸🇦: https://ibro.org/50-reflections-on-neuroscience-1-saudi-arabia/
#Neuroscience50 #IBROjournals
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Applications are still open for this program 💫 inviting early career researchers to apply for a 2–3 week lab prior to the FENS Forum 2026.

🗓 Apply by 27 Jan:
https://ow.ly/1h3m50XSUyA

#IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope @fens.org‬
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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🌍 #IBROinEurope: Are you looking to advance your #neuroscience career or organize a regional event? Explore IBRO’s 2026 #grants available across Europe.

🔗 Find the right opportunity for you: https://ibro.org/grants/grants-calendar/?keywords=&region%5B%5D=19&_month=&_year=

Daniel Wójcik
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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⏰ Closing this week! If you haven’t completed your application for the #grant, now’s the time!

Submit by 10 Jan 2026 to get the support needed to provide hands-on #neuroscience training for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

https://ow.ly/mpCE50XSRVL

#IBROinUSCanada
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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🌎 #IBROinLatAm: From career growth to community building, IBRO’s 2026 grants are here to support #neuroscientists across Latin America.

🔗 Discover opportunities in your region: https://ibro.org/grants/grants-calendar/?keywords=&region%5B%5D=20&_month=&_year=

Flavio Zolessi
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM