Women in Neuroscience

Women in Neuroscience

Achievement/Travel Awards

• Bernice Grafstein Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Mentoring

• Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award

• Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award

• Patricia Goldman-Rakic Hall of Honor

• Graduate Student Travel Award

• Postdoctoral Fellow Travel Award

Strategy
SfN is committed to supporting the advancement of women in neuroscience through a range of professional development programs and activities.  See SfN's diversity strategy and new professional development strategy. 

Committee
Programs to promote women in neuroscience are maganged by the Professional Development Committee (PDC) and its Women in Neuroscience Subcommittee (WINS). 

For more information about the PDC, see frequently asked questions.

Learn about the history of Women in Neuroscience, the organization.

Programs and Activities

  • Travel and Achievement Awards - These awards support neuroscientists and their achievements. See right column on this page.

  • Mentoring - The SfN mentoring program pairs experienced professionals with students and young professionals. The program is currently centered around the SfN annual meeting.
  • "A Celebration of Women in Neuroscience" Luncheon - A yearly luncheon at SfN's annual meeting featuring a notable woman neuroscientist guest speaker.

Organizations and Resources 

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