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Our institutional membership program seeks out the best and the brightest in the field, so future generations can fulfill their potential.

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    Discover SfN awards for students, postdoctoral fellows, and scientists in the field for a decade or less who have contributed remarkable research or achievements. Nominations due Friday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. 

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Partner Organizations Focused on Training

  • Association of Medical School Neuroscience Department Chairpersons (AMSNDC)

    This organization represents medical school departments who focus on the neural sciences

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    An international organization for undergraduate-level research and education

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    Represents over 150 European graduate schools and programs through the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)

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