The Society for Neuroscience is concerned that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule ending “duration of status” for international students and exchange visitors will disrupt scientific training, impose unnecessary administrative burdens, and weaken the United States’ ability to attract and retain talented researchers.

On August 14, 2026, the National Institutes of Health issued a request for information (RFI) on a consequential proposal that could diminish the influence and transparency of scientific peer review in NIH funding decisions. Scientists, research institutions, professional societies, patient advocates, and other members of the biomedical research community should submit substantive, personalized comments opposing the proposal in its current form by the October 13 deadline.

The Society for Neuroscience is concerned that NIH's proposed changes to grant review and funding decisions would diminish the role of scientific peer review, reduce transparency, and expand administrative discretion without adequate safeguards or supporting evidence.

The Society for Neuroscience is deeply concerned by the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Document OMB-2026-0034).

WASHINGTON — The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has selected 10 members from a highly competitive applicant pool to participate in the Society’s Early Career Policy Ambassador (ECPA) Program. The 10 ECPAs, representing many career stages and geographic locations, were chosen for their dedication to advocating for the scientific community, their desire to learn more about effective means of advocacy, and their experience as leaders in their labs and community.

Key details on FY26 NIH funding levels and LHHS (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies) provisions.

As the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and central nervous system, SfN is a strong advocate of the research made possible by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Like you, I have watched with dismay and grave concern a number of actions taken by the Administration in the past few weeks that will prove devastating to scientific research in the U.S. The scientific enterprise depends on robust research investment from the federal government, much of it channeled into U.S. universities through federal grants.

WASHINGTON — The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has selected 10 members from a highly competitive applicant pool to participate in the Society’s annual Capitol Hill Day on March 11–13, 2025. 

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has selected 10 members from a highly competitive applicant pool to participate in the Society’s annual Capitol Hill Day on March 12–14, 2024.