Norwegian Neuroscience Society - NNS - FENS
Federation of the European Neuroscience Societies
The Federation of the European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is a non-profit organization which was founded in 1998 to represent European neuroscience societies. FENS currently represents 42 different neuroscience societies from 32 European countries.
To find out more about FENS.
The FENS mission is to:
Promote interaction and coordination between its member societies and to develop neuroscience research in their respective countries and disciplines.
Facilitate the dissemination of scientific information by publications in journals and through other communication channels.
Support education and training of young neuroscience researchers by provision of information, set-up of schools and training programmes and provision of grants to young scientists.
Promote understanding and development in neuroscience among the general public and to advise decision-makers on the results and the implications of neuroscience research.
FENS Articles of Association, Article 2
FENS activities and offers:
FENS organises and supports a number of meetings and training courses including the biennial FENS Forum (every even year) and FENS Featured Regional Meeting (every odd year), the FENS-IBRO European Neuroscience Schools, Network of European Neuroscience Schools, and Brain Awareness Week.
Furthermore, FENS provides:
- a number of stipends and research awards, including travel grants,
- FENS EJN Award
- FENS EJN Young Investigator Prize and
- the FENS EJN Best Pubication Award.
In addition to the above, FENS has a number of outreach programmes including CARE:Committee on Animals in Research, and Global Advocacy Programme.
FENS Forum 2026
The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and the Spanish Neuroscience Society are delighted to welcome you to the FENS Forum 2026, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 6-10 July 2026.
The FENS Forum is Europe’s largest neuroscience congress, covering all areas of neuroscience from basic to translational research. It will feature an exciting programme of plenary and special lectures, scientific symposia, technical workshops, special interest events, career development and networking opportunities and so much more!
FENS 2026 in the making – A word from the FENS Programme Committee FENS
Why You Should Attend the FENS Forum
FENS Forum 2026: Call for Symposia & Technical Workshops
Event dates: 4-8 July 2026
Submission deadline: 5 May 2025
From 6-10 July 2026, Barcelona will host the upcoming FENS Forum (#FENS2026), Europe's premier neuroscience congress.
The FENS Programme Committee welcomes scientists from around the world to submit proposals for Symposia and Technical Workshops highlighting discovery research on every aspect of the brain and central nervous system, which will form one of the core components of the Forum’s scientific programme.
Watch this video to learn how to submit your proposal or click the button below.
NNS is a proud signatory of the #ALBADeclaration on Equity and Inclusion.
The Declaration represents our commitment to make science more inclusive. Sign the Declaration at www.alba.network/declaration
Open letter on the Future of Research in Europe made a difference
Thanks to all supporters of the open letter on #futureofresearch. 27th November 2019, the Von der Leyen commision revealed the definitive title for commisioner Mariya Gabriel, which now explicitly mentions research, education and culture. For more information visit https://www.futureofresearch.eu/
Launch of the ALBA Network
Recently founded by a group of international leading scientists, the ALBA Network aims to promote equality and diversity in brain sciences. Professor Carmen Sandi, FENS President and Chair of the ALBA Steering Committee, would like to encourage all brain scientists to join the Network. For more information, please visit the ALBA Network website: www.alba.network
Available positions
Available jobs within neuroscience are posted at Jobbnorge.no