📢 Registration Deadline Extended – Now June 5 Due to high demand, the 2026 CNCM Conference deadline is now June 5. Extra time to finalize abstracts and register. 🔗 cncm.medschool.uci.edu/2026-cncm-co... Secure your spot soon and we look forward to welcoming you to Irvine this August!

(1/2) The Dana Foundation is accepting letters of interest (LOIs) for pilot projects in Neuroscience & Society. Applicants may request up to $150,000 in funding for projects over a period of up to 18 months. Apply here: on.dana.org/loi-2026 #neurosociety #fundingopportunity #grants

On May 20th at 1PM ET, join the Society for Neuroscience’s Neuronline for a webinar on neuroarts, an emerging field at the intersection of science, the arts, and health. Register for the webinar here: neuronline.sfn.org/professional...

Deadlines for two CASW awards are coming up! ▶️ The Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award, for a science journalist under the age of 31 ▶️ The Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting Help us spread the word, and submit your application here: casw.submittable.com/submit

A new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst examines how research on how health is shaped by care delivery, policy, and the conditions in which people live and work, can reveal opportunities to expand and accelerate health gains across the US. #healthresearch #sciencephilanthropy

The @americanbrainco.bsky.social is bringing patient communities and manufacturers together early in the process of developing new neurotechnologies through two programs: FDA-TAP and SHARE. Learn more about these programs in our latest article. ⬇️ #neurosociety #neuroscience #neurotech #neuroethics

Apply for a Professional Development Award by Sunday, May 10! ⬇️

The President's Perspective from Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo offers clear-eyed analysis on scientific advances, ethical questions, policy shifts, and philanthropy’s role in the neuroscience ecosystem. Read all articles: dana.org/presidents-p... #neurosociety #philanthropy #neurosky

Now accepting applications! The Student STEM Enrichment Program (SSEP) supports hands-on STEM learning for K–12 students in North Carolina. Deadline: June 10 #bwfssep #STEM #ScienceEducation #GrantOpportunity

Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay to all the educators who inspire the next generation. Explore the resources, field trips, and professional development opportunities built around our real open science data: https://alleninstitute.org/education

Join us at the #2026BRAINConference! Attendees will get to hear about the accomplishments of the BRAIN Initiative community and get a preview of what's to come. Open to the public and free to apply. 🔗 Learn more and register at: https://www.2026brainconference.com/

The likelihood of snagging NIH grants has plunged to historic lows, forcing academic researchers to resort to a variety of tactics to try to obtain funding. www.statnews.com/2026/04/30/n...

In survey of NIH-funded researchers, 14% said immigration changes had forced scientists, students, postdocs to turn down jobs in their labs. www.statnews.com/2026/05/04/t...

“Brains need help as they recover from drug addiction, and inmates have a legal right to access appropriate treatment,” writes Mesa, a @danafoundation.bsky.social Neurotech Justice Fellow with the Petrie-Flom Center petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2026/04/28/p...

Reminder! Apply to the Dana Foundation’s Professional Development Awards by May 10. You can request up to $5,000 for interdisciplinary activities that furthers your training in neuroscience and society. Details here: on.dana.org/professional... #neurosociety #professionaldevelopment #trainees

The Dana Foundation is supporting a coordinated set of programs from the Society for Philosophy & Neuroscience designed to strengthen collaboration between the two fields, with a focus on early career researchers. #neurosociety #neuroscience #neurophilosophy #philosophy @socphilneuro.bsky.social

Registration is open for the 2026 BRAIN Initiative Conference. Join the BRAIN Initiative community August 11–13, 2026, to explore the latest advances and priorities in technology-driven neuroscience research. ➡️ www.2026brainconference.com/event/44a17f... #neurosociety #studyBRAIN #neuroskyence

Did you know we offer training opportunities for journalists and newsrooms? Whether you already have a science beat or are hoping to develop one, you can learn more at the link below. www.theopennotebook.com/trainings-wo...

During #BrainAwarenessWeek, policymakers, researchers, clinicians, patient representatives, and industry leaders gathered in Brussels for Brain Health Day: Prevention, Policy, Progress –- a full day of activities organized by the @brainhealthmission.org, @ean.org, @braincouncil.eu, and @fens.org.

The recording of my joint talk on @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social Teacher Institute for Neuroscience and Society with Kathleen Roina of @danafoundation.bsky.social is now online! Thank you @ucirvine.bsky.social CONNECT Initiative for having us! youtu.be/lYOdyQrB-EY?...

In Nature, Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo explains how the Foundation is closing the gap between neuroscience and society—by bringing diverse perspectives into science early and building new models of collaboration. #neurosociety #PartnerContent @natureportfolio.nature.com

Apply to the Dana Foundation's Professional Development Awards by May 10th. Trainees can request up to 5,000 USD for a conference, workshop, coursework, or other interdisciplinary activity that furthers your training in neuroscience and society. 🔗 https://on.dana.org/professional-dev-awards-2026

The 2026 SfN Science Education and Outreach Awards celebrate those who take neuroscience beyond the lab creating innovative educational programs, engaging with communities, and nurturing scientific curiosity. Submit your nomination by Thursday, May 7. 🔗 vist.ly/4zhzp #neurosky

Join @neuroxcareers.bsky.social for a virtual panel bringing together educators designing innovative pathways that connect brain science with ethics, policy, health, inequities, technology and broader societal impact. ➡️ umn.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #neurosociety #neuroethics #highereducation

The 2027 AAAS Awards cycle is open, and we’re looking for YOUR nominations! Winners receive a monetary prize as well as a scientific spotlight at the next AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago. 🏆 To learn more, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.aaas.org/aaas-awards

In our latest Frameshift column, @danafoundation.bsky.social fellow Mia Thomaidou shares how a background in behavioral neuroscience and a detour into criminal justice led her to science philanthropy. #neuroskyence By Katie Moisse www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...

🧠 ✨ Join us for Saturday Science on April 25, 1–4 PM. Through hands-on activities and interactive demos, explore how the brain gathers information, builds connections and supports learning at every stage of life! Free and open to the public: zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/saturday-sci...

(1/4) Interested in applying for a Dana Foundation Professional Development Award? We’ll be hosting two virtual office hours sessions for prospective applicants to ask clarifying questions about the awards. The first session will be held on April 27 at 5 pm ET: dana-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join me online today at 1pm ET to hear how the @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social Public Programs team built our Teacher Institute for Neuroscience and Society program for NYC middle school teachers: cnlm.uci.edu/connect Thank you to @danafoundation.bsky.social for making this program possible! 🧪🧠

Teach neuroscience to undergraduates? Check out our "Implementing Open Neuroscience Teaching Tools" workshop! Join us on July 19 at North Central College to get hands-on practice with inquiry-based activities using real #OpenScience resources. 🔗 https://bit.ly/46A5j15 🧠📈 #iteachbio

(1/2) Caroline Montojo highlights the early momentum of the MA3 Challenge, including six institutions piloting new approaches to hiring, promotion, and tenure that reward cross-disciplinary collaboration, public engagement, and contributions to the broader research ecosystems. #sciencephilanthropy

We're hiring a Program Associate to support our Higher Education program, working to expand fair access and opportunity in STEM higher education so that all talent is included and can thrive. For more details, visit our careers page: sloan.org/about/career...

Apply to the Dana Foundation's Professional Development Awards by May 10th. Trainees can request up to 5,000 USD for a conference, workshop, coursework, or other interdisciplinary activity that furthers your training in neuroscience and society. 🔗 https://on.dana.org/professional-dev-awards-2026

Join @ucirvine.bsky.social Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory on April 15 at 1pm ET for the next CONNECT session that will highlight the work of the Dana Foundation Education Program. Register here: cnlm.uci.edu/connect #neurosociety #neuroscience #neuroscienceeducation

Explore “Brainstorming,” @thetransmitter.bsky.social's new LinkedIn newsletter that looks at how neuroscientists are solving research challenges. #neuroskyence www.linkedin.com/pulse/nontra...

It’s that time of year again! The 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest is open for submissions. Enter your video for a chance to win $4,000 and complimentary registration to Neuroscience 2026.

A series of articles by @statnews.com, funded by the Dana Foundation, focuses on the real-time challenges facing students and early-career scientists as a result of sweeping changes to federal funding for science. #scicomm #neurosociety #neuroscience

(1/2) Join the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham, a Dana Center for Neuroscience & Society, on June 12 for the Neurotech Justice Summit. Learn about the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI-enabled smart devices as deployed in clinic and courtroom. #neurosociety #AI

The National Institutes of Health is seeking applications for the director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Details can be found here: hr.nih.gov/careers/open... #neurosociety #nih #ninds

Check out Traineehub’s new webinar series, ELSI Career Pathways, where ELSI professionals talk about their career trajectories, discuss obstacles they’ve navigated, and provide tips for being resilient. Register here for the first session on 4/24: www.addevent.com/event/4q8z42... #neurosociety

How does one study memory? What questions do you ask? What methodologies do you use? How does memory construct the present? How do we use it to reconstruct the past in stories, memoir, and dramatic work? Join us on April 9 for Where Ideas Come From: Art, Neuroscience, and Memory. bit.ly/4sM7uaW

Neuroethics pioneer Karen Rommelfanger shares how intentional, inclusive decision-making today can lead to a more equitable and flourishing future with neurotechnology. Watch the full NeuroSociety Stories episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dElr... #neurosociety #neuroethics #neurotech

The new AAAS Learning Hub offers on-demand professional development resources for STEMM professionals who want to advance their skills and careers — no matter their career stage, location, or availability. Start learning with AAAS today: learninghub.aaas.org

Dana Foundation Frontiers Program Director Devon Collins joins @neuroxcareers.bsky.social for a discussion about his career in neuroscience philanthropy and how trainees interested in science and society can takes steps to build their careers. #neurosociety #neuroscience #civicscience #neurosky

Science is not abstract. It is people, labs, careers, and cures. SfN members are sharing what recent federal actions mean for them and their research in a new series of short video clips. Watch, share, and help amplify these voices. 🔗 vist.ly/4wmnw #neurosky #neuroskyence

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our @danafoundation.bsky.social funded Interdisciplinarity Through Research Collaboration (ITRC) grant! We're excited to see their projects unfold over the next year and to learn about the final results at SPAN2027! philandneuro.wildapricot.org/ITRC

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our @danafoundation.bsky.social funded Interdisciplinary Mentorship Program! We're excited to see their projects unfold over the next year and to learn about the final results at SPAN2027! philandneuro.wildapricot.org/Mentorships

It’s that time of year again! The 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest is open for submissions. Enter your video for a chance to win $4,000 and complimentary registration to Neuroscience 2026. vist.ly/4vm4z

The Petrie-Flom Center is pleased to co-host a two-day interdisciplinary conference as part of the Harvard Study of Psychedelics in Society and Culture: psychedelics-study.harvard.edu/events-calen...

Teach neuroscience to undergraduates? Check out our "Implementing Open Neuroscience Teaching Tools" workshop! Join us on July 19 at North Central College to get hands-on practice with inquiry-based activities using real #OpenScience resources. 🔗 https://bit.ly/46A5j15 🧠📈 #iteachbio