About

The Norwegian Neuroscience Society (NNS) is an association of neuroscientists in Norway and member of the Federation of the European Neuroscience Societies (FENS).

The aim of NNS is to facilitate neuroscience research and education through representation of all related disciplines and practices in Norway. All neuroscientists working towards a PhD degree and above may become a member of NNS.

NNS members are automatically members of FENS as well and may take advantage of the extensive FENS member benefits and services.

NNS-Membership

NNS-Membership

Membership in NNS is open to all researchers and medical professionals with an active affiliation to a Norwegian institution, and an interest in basic, applied, and translational neuroscience. All neuroscientists at MSc level and above, including Research Programme (Forskerlinjen) medical students as well as medical professionals in neuroscience related practices are eligible to join NNS as Ordinary Members.

Join NNS

The annual membership fee is 800 NOK for regular members (post-doc level and above) and 500 NOK for student members (PhD candidates, MSc students and research program medical students). The registration requires payment by PayPal or credit card.

Apply for a NNS membership

 

Renew NNS membership

Membership fees must be paid annually to keep your status as active member. Follow the link below to renew your membership. Once you have paid it may take a few days for your account to be reactivated. Please contact us at admin@norwegian-neuroscience-society.no if you have any questions.

Renew your NNS membership
 

Membership benefits

As a member of FENS (or of FENS member societies), you join well over 20.000 European neuroscientists.

 

Membership of FENS invites you to:

  • Register at reduced rates at the FENS Forum, FRM and The Brain Conferences
  • Access the official FENS journal, EJN , online free of charge and subscribe to the print edition at a reduced rate
  • Apply for one of the free abstract slots for the SfN Meeting, linked to a reduced registration fee
  • Subscribe at very attractive discount rates to several leading neuroscience journals
  • Buy books at special FENS member rates
  •  Unlimited free submission to the Job Market page

For Supporting Membership, please contact the NNS Secretariat at admin@norwegian-neuroscience-society.no for more details.

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News


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

1 Year Until #FENS2026!

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 2026Barcelona 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