That’s a wrap 🎉 IBRO had a fantastic time meeting the neuroscience community at the IBRO-supported #CAN2026 meeting earlier this week A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth, joined the #NCAMH special interest event & engaged with our IBRO representatives!

#WorldWomenNeuro invites you to our May webinar with Prof. Vedrana Montana on Conflict Resolution in Research Settings. It will explore practical strategies for resolving conflict & fostering respectful collaboration. May 27, 2026, 9 AM EST (Zoom) Register: https://shorturl.at/quxYu

The pressure to publish in high-impact journals, along with AI & skyrocketing submission rates, is reshaping how we conduct scientific research. Join us at #FENS2026 for this event discussing the reality behind the paper 📍 Hall F | 7 July, 12:00-13:00 🔗 https://ow.ly/5tB350Z2x9F

🇨🇦 Are you at the 19th Canadian Neuroscience Meeting? Join us for the #NCAMH discussion on Building Capacity & Community in Global Neuroscience tonight! 📍 Room 6–7–8 🗓 Today | 19:00–20:00 🔗 https://ow.ly/MGPU50Z05RY We look forward to seeing you! Wellcome Trust Canadian Association for Neuroscience

Exploring #SANS2026 sub-themes: Novel neuroscience? Potential needs policy. Last day to submit your abstract! Submissions close at midnight! Submit an abstract here: saneurosoc.co.za/sans-symposi... #SANeuroSoc #neuroethics #policy #SANSConference2026 @ibroorg.bsky.social @samrcza.bsky.social

How can #Indigenous perspectives reshape #neuroscience? We’ve distilled a past ALBA-IBRO webinar into an accessible read on systemic barriers in academia, community-led research, and inclusive approaches to studying the brain. 👉🏾 loom.ly/AH6Wtco These digests are supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social

Less than 2 weeks left to apply for IBRO #funding for your neuroscience training programs ⏰ Join IBRO in supporting the next generation of neuroscientists & contributing to the development of neuroscience! 🗓 Apply by 31 May: https://ow.ly/FV0a50Z05Bg Leena Ali Ibrahim Flavio Zolessi

We are excited to welcome Dr. Huong Ha & Prof. Pike-See Cheah as speakers at this #IBROConnect event 🇲🇾 They will share insights on how to build a strong career in neuroscience & IBRO opportunities to support your growth Seats are limited - register now: https://ow.ly/Fsgq50Z04zy

#IBRO2027 Call for Symposia opening on 1 Jun 🚨 Have an idea that could spark new conversations in #neuroscience? The IBRO 2027 World Congress is inviting researchers worldwide to propose scientific symposia for Cape Town 🇿🇦 More info: https://ow.ly/Ccnv50Z05l7 Southern African Neuroscience Society

🎓 The 1st session of WWN-IBRO Research Management 101 is happening tomorrow! ‘Building Your Vision’ will help early career neuroscientists take the first steps toward building & leading their research labs Register before it starts! 🔗 https://ow.ly/cXeb50Z04fz World Women in Neuroscience‬

🧠 Are you planning to attend #SfN2026? If you’re heading to this #neuroscience conference, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for an IBRO Travel Grant to support your attendance! Explore these 3️⃣ opportunities and apply before the deadlines 👇 https://ow.ly/Nbpt50Z03Zh Society for Neuroscience

In Māori culture, the brain is considered highly sacred. Reflection #18 explores how neuroscience in Aotearoa, New Zealand connects brain research with Mātauranga Māori & holistic wellbeing Read more: https://ow.ly/ayrH50Z03Mk #Neuroscience50 #IBROjournals International Brain Research Organization

Register to our EMBO workshop «Organelle dynamics in health and disease» supported by @embo.org @neurochemistry.org @ibroorg.bsky.social and The Company of Biologists. Join us in Edinburgh 12Oct-14 Oct 2026 meetings.embo.org/event/26-org... Registration deadline : 15 July #EMBOOrganelleDynamics

🎓 Applications are open! The renowned Teaching Tools Workshop supports #neuroscience educators with practical tools & frameworks to strengthen teaching & curriculum development across African institutions. Discover & apply by 15 June👇 https://ow.ly/Ezon50Z03SC#neuroscience #IBROinAfrica

Last chance ⏰ If you’re looking for support to attend a #neuroscience #training, make sure to apply for this grant Open to: 🎓 PhD students & early-career postdoc fellows 🌍 Applicants worldwide 📚 Courses starting 1 Jul – 31 Dec 2026 🗓 Apply by 15 May: https://ow.ly/uysv50YY1YV

Meet the #IBRO Officers of 2026-2028! We spoke with our current leadership team about their experiences and their vision for strengthening support for the global neuroscience community. 🔗 Get the inside scoop in the full video interview here: https://youtu.be/5ictdRaWjuw Shubha Tole#IBRO

🚀 IBRO is looking for a Head of Advancement to lead our global fundraising efforts & help strengthen our global impact! 🔗 Apply or share with your network: https://ibro.org/about/governance/secretariat/#open-position#open-position #hiring

Upcoming #WWNSkillBuilding Session 1: Building Your Vision! Panelists: Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah, University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Lihle Appiah-Kulu, Stellenbosch University. Course Director: Dr. Michelle Jones-London May 19, 2026 (9am EST) Apply: https://shorturl.at/oQfjx @ibroorg.bsky.social #WWNevents

Exploring the #SANS2026 subthemes: Everything is information – especially in the brain. Neurotechnologies and neuroinformatics move neuroscience toward more informed possibilities! Abstract submissions open until 18 May! Scan the QR code below. #SANeuro @ibroorg.bsky.social @samrcza.bsky.social

🎥 Missed the #NCAMH Webinar: Redefining Leadership in Global Neuroscience Research? Watch the recording to gain practical insights on navigating leadership in LMICs within the context of global neuroscience agendas & collaborations 🔗 https://ow.ly/Jllw50YXjcW Wellcome Trust

🎓 That’s a wrap! The 2nd cohort of the #NCAMH program has completed their capacity building journey to develop impactful research on anxiety, depression & psychosis. A big congratulations to all participants on this achievement! Discover #NCAMH: https://ibro.org/grants/ncamh/ Wellcome Trust

Finance should not be a barrier to knowledge exchange 🌍 IBRO Travel #Grants support neuroscientists to attend conferences, present their research & build connections Discover grants open this May👇 https://ibro.org/grant/travel-grants/ BraYn Association Society for Neuroscience

In case you missed it! IBRO is heading to #CAN2026 🇨🇦 with various activities to connect with the Canadian #neuroscience community 🔗 Discover the activities & pass by booth #4 to see how IBRO can support you: https://ow.ly/JV2l50YSp27 Ana Paula Mendes-Silva Canadian Association for Neuroscience

Guess who took the win? 🧠The 2025 Neuroscience cover (Vol. 587) goes to Hilda Lomeli. Read the interview to discover the science behind the image & her work on retinal development: https://ibro.org/2025-neuroscience-cover-winner/ #IBROjournals International Brain Research Organization

You asked us. We heard you. Here’s a second chance to submit your work to SANS Conference 2026! Abstract submissions are extended for two weeks until Monday 18th May 2026. Scan the QR code below. Join us: saneurosoc.co.za/sans-symposi... #SANSConference2026 #SANeuroSoc @ibroorg.bsky.social

🎓 Registrations are open! Organized by World Women in Neuroscience‬, Research Management 101 is a #free global virtual #training series for early-career neuroscientists to build lab leadership skills. Proudly supported by IBRO! Discover & sign up for the sessions 👇 https://ow.ly/eaSl50YSoRX#free

#IBROConnect is coming to Kuala Lumpur! 🇲🇾 This networking event at the 34th MSN Annual Meeting will focus on exchanging experience in #neuroscience career development across all career stages. 🗓 21 Aug 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00 🔗 Register for free here: https://ow.ly/kHXy50YSn2Q Leena Ali Ibrahim

Ghanaian neuroscience is defined by resilience and impact 🇬🇭 Despite limited resources, scientists have advanced research on stress, neurotoxicity, malaria-related cognitive impairment & medicinal plants. Read more: https://ow.ly/4VOf50YQpIx #Neuroscience50 International Brain Research Organization

Fantastic crowd at the @ibroorg.bsky.social IBRO School 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. Speakers and participants came from across the globe to explore together how to tackle complexity as a starting point for understanding the brain, the mind, and their interplay www.complexitymentalhealth.com

📢 Multiple IBRO #grants are open this May, supporting you in: • upskilling yourself • attending a conference • organizing a conference event (only open for certain #IBROMembers) • or building a neuroscience #training program 🔗 Discover the calls: https://ow.ly/Q2xo50YSq6w#grants

Applications are open! IBRO Equitable Meeting Awards This #grant program is exclusively available for IBRO Scientific Society & Federation Members to fund #DEI and early career-focused activities in their main conferences. Apply by 30 Jun: https://ow.ly/fGKu50YQpNz #IBROmembers Daniel Wójcik

📅 The May IBRO #training calendar is here! These 2️⃣ exciting courses are open for applications this month. Explore what they offer, check your eligibility & take the next step in your professional development. https://ow.ly/KkyF50YQpYy#training #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinAfrica

🧡 Cape Town is calling. Join the global neuroscience community at the IBRO 2027 World Congress, 13–16 September 2027 in South Africa. Check out the new website: https://ibroworldcongress.org/ #IBRO2027

Our latest #Neuroscience author interview brings food for thought A compound found in yams, chickpeas & lentils may reduce alcohol-linked seizures by targeting brain inflammation & neurotransmitters 🔗 https://ow.ly/473r50YQWt8 #IBROjournals #IBROauthors International Brain Research Organization

From grants and training to the #IBRO2027 World Congress, and updates from #IBROmembers, there’s a lot happening across the IBRO community! Keep track of it all with the #IBROHighlights, delivered monthly straight to your inbox. 📢 Subscribe now: https://ibro.org/newsletter-subscription/

Publishing in #Neuroscience? Start with the fundamentals 📕 Rigor, clear reporting, thoughtful revisions & inclusion all matter. The editorial team shares practical tips to strengthen your research 👉 https://ow.ly/kTkB50YIEnf #IBROjournals Francesca Cirulli MIND Lab Elsevier Life Sciences Journals

Ireland may be small – its impact on neuroscience is anything but 🍀🧠 Rooted in a rich intellectual legacy, the Emerald Island continues to advance brain research today. Read the reflection: https://ow.ly/smXJ50YNmL8 #Neuroscience50 International Brain Research Organization

🚀 IBRO is #hiring a Head of Advancement! We’re looking for a Head of Advancement to drive the strategic growth of IBRO, with a focus on partnerships and donation-based fundraising. Explore the role and apply or share 👇 https://ibro.org/about/governance/secretariat/#open-position

🎉 The results are in! Congratulations to the 21 awardees of an IBRO Collaborative Research #Grant, who were selected to receive support for their collaboration with other research groups. 🔗 Discover who they are: https://ibro.org/results-2026-collaborative-research-grants/

🌍 Applications for IBRO travel #grants to attend the SANS Conference 2026 are closing soon Don’t miss this chance to get IBRO support for your participation & get a taster of what’s to come at #IBRO2027! 🗓 Apply by 30 April: https://ow.ly/jg3450YNmBu#grants#IBRO2027#IBROinAfrica

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲! Thrilling that brilliant minds are joining the School of Complexity in Mental Health from across the globe! www.complexitymentalhealth.com Thanks to IBRO @ibroorg.bsky.social for supporting our mission of fostering a diverse scientific community!

Meet the #IBRO2027 Regional Host Committee 🧠 The committee reflects a strong mix of expertise & regional perspectives – all working to shape a congress that is both globally relevant and locally grounded. Discover all members here: https://ow.ly/6Bwe50YNn3z#IBRO2027 #IBROWorldCongress #Neuroscience

🎓 IBRO Neuroscience #Training Grants: which costs can IBRO support? 👇 This #grant is designed to remove financial hurdles so early-career researchers can focus on what matters: building skills and knowledge for their career advancement. 🗓 Apply by 15 May 🔗 https://ow.ly/a0mY50YNmoZ#Training

🌍 There are some #IBROConnect Events coming soon! Can you guess where they’ll be held this year? 👀 Drop your guesses in the comments! Registration for the first event is now open - discover the location and secure your spot 👇 🔗 https://ibro.org/event/ibro-connect-msn-2026/

🌐 Two #GlobalConnectome2026 events are happening this week! Discover more about these WWN and IBRO-supported events and how you can participate 👇 https://ibro.org/events/?keywords=&_month=&_year=&organizer%5B%5D=102 World Women in Neuroscience‬

More than just a #funding scheme, the IBRO Schools Support program supports: 📚 Organizers in building high-quality & relevant #training programs 🎓 Students by reducing financial barriers to training opportunities Hear from both perspectives in this article👇 https://ow.ly/32Z950YKSoE

⏰ There's still time to register Join the #NCAMH Webinar to explore how researchers can navigate structural imbalances and apply these insights to international collaborations. 📍 Online 🗓 23 April 2026, 16:00 CEST 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/fWtp50YKQh8#NCAMH @wellcometrust.bsky.social

🌟 Reminder to apply for #FENS/IBRO-PERC stipends to attend: 🔶 Hands-on course: Human stem cell derived neuronal networks in health and disease 🌍️ Nijmegen, the Netherlands 🗓️ 21 - 28 August 2026 Deadline: 20 April 2026 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/ay9wnXM @ibroorg.bsky.social

✈️ Another IBRO travel #grant is open! Get IBRO's support to attend the 2026 NSI-ECRN Conference: Emerging Minds, Exploration of Brain Health in Dublin, Ireland (12-13 Aug 2026) 🇮🇪 🗓 Apply by 30 June 2026 🔗 https://ibro.org/grant/travel-grants/#:~:text=The%202026%20Neuroscience%20Ireland

Discover the latest reflection from Dr. Roustem Khazipov and Dr. Pavel Balaban: https://ibro.org/50-reflections-on-neuroscience-14-russia/ 📕 ✍️ New reflections every week – exploring 50 years of neuroscience: https://ibro.org/journals/50-years-of-neuroscience/ #Neuroscience50 #IBROjournals