Initiatives
SfN fulfills its mission to advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system through diversity, education, outreach, career, and advocacy initiatives.
Promoting Diversity
See how SfN's programs and awards advance female and underrepresented neuroscientists worldwide.
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Neuroscience Scholars Program
Building the capacity of underrepresented graduate and postdoctoral researchers to cultivate long-term success.
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Latin American Training Program
LATP is a unique training opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Increasing Women in Neuroscience (IWiN)
Our Department Chair Training to Increase Diversity is committed to promoting greater diversity and representation of women, minorities, and young investigators in all our activities.
Professional Development Opportunities
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Trainee Professional Development Award
For undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who are presenting abstracts at Neuroscience 2020. The 2020 application window is now closed. Please contact tpda@sfn.org with any questions.
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Leadership Development Program
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a pilot initiative focused on building the skills, knowledge, and confidence in trainees so that they can effectively perform as leaders. Participants will be selected from the highest-ranking graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who receive a TPDA in the LDP program year.
Career Support
SfN provides a wealth of resources to contribute to career success for neuroscientists and to recognize lifetime achievements in the field.
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Awards and Grants
SfN awards more than $500,000 each year to help neuroscientists further their careers and to recognize members who support them.
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Find professional development, scientific training, and career advice resources for all career stages.
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Educator Support
SfN supports educational initiatives to increase neuroscience education in schools, reward scientific achievements among secondary students, and recognize public outreach.
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Science Olympiad
SfN sponsors two national-level Science Olympiad events that features a free trip to the SfN annual meeting for the winter.
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Student Travel Award
An award to honor an outstanding undergraduate student active in neuroscience education and outreach with a trip to SfN's annual meeting.
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Find a Neuroscientist
Learn how you can volunteer to bring neuroscience into your community's classrooms
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Public Outreach
SfN supports educational initiatives to increase neuroscience education in schools, reward scientific achievement among secondary students, and recognize public outreach.
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Brain Awareness Campaign
A worldwide celebration of the brain that brings together scientists, families, schools and communities.
