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THE LATEST FROM SfN

Your Extended Member Benefits Expire March 1

Your 2025 SfN membership has expired, but your benefits are temporarily extended through February. Renew for 2026 now to keep them active throughout the year.

Last Call to Volunteer to Serve the SfN Community

SfN’s committees shape annual meeting programming, neuroscience outreach, and more. Submit a nomination for a committee or Council position by today, 5 p.m. EST. 

Congress Passes FY26 LHHS Appropriations Bills

On Tuesday, Congress passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) appropriations bill, increasing NIH funding to $47.2 billion. The bill prohibits changes to facilities and administrative cost reimbursement rates and prevents any increase in multiyear (forward) grant funding beyond FY25 levels. Sign up for SfN's Advocacy Network News to keep up with the latest news impacting the field.

Apply Now: SfN's Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP)

For more than 40 years, NSP has helped trainees advance their careers. Join a supportive community invested in your success — or share this opportunity with an early career scientist.

Black History Is: Trailblazers in Neuroscience

Uncover some of the groundbreaking historical achievements of Black neuroscientists.

Attend Upcoming SfN Webinars

• Wednesday, February 11, 1–2 p.m. EST: Register for the next Meet-the-Expert webinar to hear from a nonhuman primate researcher about their career and advocacy and education efforts.
  
• Wednesday, February 25, 1–2 p.m. EST: Looking for advice on navigating these unprecedented, challenging times in neuroscience research? Register for this Meet-the-Expert webinar.

SfN Council members at Neuroscience 2025.

APPLY AND NOMINATE

Seeburg Prize Nominations Due February 12

Nominations for the Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize are open until Thursday, February 12, 5 p.m. EST. The Prize will be awarded at the FENS Forum. 

International Travel Awards: JNS Abstract Deadline Extended

The abstract submission deadline for the Japan Neuroscience Society (JNS) meeting is now Thursday, February 12, 3 a.m. EST. North American trainees who submit abstracts to JNS, the FENS Forum, or the Chinese Neuroscience Society meeting may qualify for SfN’s International Travel Awards.

PLAN FOR NEUROSCIENCE 2026: WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 14–18

Key Neuroscience 2026 Dates  

• Thursday, February 19, 5 p.m. EST: Deadline to submit your Neuroscience Networking Event for a chance to receive a complimentary meeting space in an SfN headquarter hotel or the convention center. 
• Wednesday, May 27–Wednesday, June 10: Abstract submission period.
• Thursday, October 22: Final day to submit a proposal for a Neuroscience Networking Event.
• Saturday, November 14–Wednesday, November 18: Neuroscience 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Satellite Event Applications Open Soon

Take advantage of the networking opportunities available at #SfN26 by hosting an on-site satellite event. Review SfN's satellite event policies and contact amsatellites@sfn.org with questions. 

Connect With 2025 Annual Meeting Exhibitors

Explore the Neuroscience 2025 exhibitors and discover neuroscience-related products and services.

IN THE JOURNALS

View: Neuro and Beyond: Art Inspired by Neuroscience

See the artwork from the winner and honorable mentions of the 15th Art of Neuroscience competition, as told by the artists.

Read: Beyond the Paper

Giordano de Guglielmo and Michelle Doyle detail the challenges of creating a preclinical Alcohol Biobank and emphasize how motivating working with new researchers can be.

NEW FROM BRAINFACTS

Read: Immune and Nervous Systems Shut Down Socializing When Sick

Researchers found that social isolation plays a key role in curbing the spread of disease across species.

View: Study Finds Potential Route to Relieve Chronic Nerve Pain

Researchers identified a molecular pathway that could serve as a new target for medications developed to address neuropathy.

RESOURCES ON NEURONLINE

Read: Careers in Neuroscience: Professor

Explore Curtis Neveu's journey as a dedicated professor and researcher and learn how to pursue a similar path in this Careers in Neuroscience profile.

Listen: Highlights from Season Two of "Think Alike?"

Catch up on the best moments from season two of "Think Alike?" — Neuronline's mentoring podcast — and figure out which episode to listen to first!

ACROSS THE FIELD

• Call for CNS 2026 Plenary Lectures: The Chinese Neuroscience Society (CNS) is now accepting nominations for the CNS 2026 Plenary Lectures, to be held in Fuzhou, China, September 10–13.