Norwegian Neuroscience Society
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
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 300 NOK for regular members (post-doc level and above) and 150 NOK for student members (PhD candidates, MSc students and research program medical students). The registration requires payment by PayPal or credit card.
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.
For Group leaders
You may also join/renew NNS membership fees for multiple members. Group leader and group members should use the following link and instructions.
The group leader will pay the membership fee to NNS to activate the memberships. The annual membership fee is 300 NOK for regular members (post-doc level and above) and 150 NOK for student members (PhD candidates, MSc students and research program medical students). The registration by the group leader requires payment by PayPal or credit card.
Apply for a NNS group 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.
News
CAJAL Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme
The CAJAL advanced neuroscience courses are project-based and combine lectures by renowned scientists with experimental sessions on state-of-the-art techniques. One onsite course is open for applications. Stipends are also available.
Interacting with neural circuits
19 June - 9 July 2022 - Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal
Application deadline: 24 January 2022, 23:59 CET
The ALBA Network
What it takes to succeed as a neuroscientist in Africa
2 February 2022, 2-3:30 pm CET & WAST / 3-4:30 pm SAST / 8-9:30 am EST
In this webinar, the ALBA Network & World Women in Neuroscience
FENS/IBRO-PERC Stipends
Developmental Neurobiology course
31 January-11 February 2022, Cajal Institute, Madrid, Spain
Application deadline: 22 January 2022
Special rates for FENS members for NEURO2022
FENS members benefit!
30 June – 03 July 2022, Okinawa, Japan
Early registration deadline: 24 February 2022
Late registration deadline: 30 March 2022
Call for Education and Training Clusters 2022
Registration is now open!
Application deadline: 31 March 2022
FENS Friday webinar
Discover the most recent findings on epilepsy
28 January 2022, 13:00-14:00 CET
Registration deadline: 27 January 2022
The Brain Conference
Genetics and mechanisms of complex disorders: highlighting migraine
26 – 29 June 2022, Rungstedgaard, Denmark
Early registration deadline: 10 March 2022
Brain Awareness Week
Last chance to apply for Brain Awareness Week 2022 grants
14-20 March 2022
Extended application deadline: 26 January 2022
The 2021 Nordic Neuroscience Meeting postponed to 2023
Due to the pandemic, the 2021 Nordic Neuroscience Meeting has been postponed and will be held in Denmark in 2023
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
