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  1. Initiatives
Two NSP scholars presenting their posters

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

    NSP testimonial from Chris Gallard "I looked forward to the Neuroscience Scholars Program every year — having a community of understanding diverse individuals in science is something to be treasured"

    Building the capacity of underrepresented graduate and postdoctoral researchers to cultivate long-term success.

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  • Latin American Training Program

    LATP testimonial from Rodrigo Paz, a 2-19 LATP fellow, "LATP is a valuable opportunity to strengthen the Latin American and Caribbean communities and find solutions to out problems together."

    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.

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Professional Development Opportunities

  • 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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Career Support

SfN provides a wealth of resources to contribute to career success for neuroscientists and to recognize lifetime achievements in the field.

  • 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.

    Visit Neuronline

  • The world's largest source for neuroscience jobs.

    Visit Neurojobs

  • We are here for you. Continue your work in the field with curated online resources. Stay connected. SfN 50th Anniversary logo.

Educator Support

SfN supports educational initiatives to increase neuroscience education in schools, reward scientific achievements among secondary students, and recognize public outreach.

  • Public Education Programs

    By supporting and encouraging scientific education programs, we help the public to explore the universe between the ears.

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  • Early Career Award

    For students, postdoctoral fellows, and scientists in the field for a decade or less who have contributed remarkable research or achievements in neuroscience.

    See awards details

  • Find a Neuroscientist

    Learn how you can volunteer to bring neuroscience into your community's classrooms

    Visit BrainFacts to find a neuroscientist

Public Outreach

SfN supports educational initiatives to increase neuroscience education in schools, reward scientific achievement among secondary students, and recognize public outreach.

  • Public-information initiative to share the stories of scientific discovery.

    Visit BrainFacts.org

  • Brain Awareness Campaign

    A worldwide celebration of the brain that brings together scientists, families, schools and communities.

    Brain Awareness Campaign

Contact us if you have questions

Email profdev@sfn.org or call (202) 962-4000

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