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Neuroscience 2026 Needs Your Vision

Help shape the direction of SfN's annual meeting while gaining exposure to a broad network of scientists from around the world. Submit your proposal for a scientific session, workshop, or other event by Wednesday, January 21.

Check Out SfN 2025 Wrapped

In 2025, SfN members, donors, and volunteers exchanged science, advocated for the field, and educated the public. Explore the top articles, webinars, videos, social media posts, and more.

Opportunities to Volunteer in the SfN Community

SfN volunteer committees provide expertise, project insight, and help represent our members. Nominate yourself or a colleague for a committee or Council position by Friday, February 6.   

Attend Upcoming SfN Webinars

  • Wednesday, January 14, 1–2 p.m. EST: Attend this webinar to learn about current work in disparity and equity in Alzheimer’s disease, biomarker discovery efforts, and more.
  • Thursday, January 15, noon–1 p.m. EST: Join this upcoming webinar to learn the basics of 3D printing in neuroscience and tips for incorporating 3D printing in your own research.
SfN booth at Neuroscience 2025

SfN booth at Neuroscience 2025.

APPLY AND NOMINATE

Seeburg Prize: Nominate an Outstanding Scientist

The call for nominations for the 2026 Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize opens Monday, January 12. The $100,000 prize honors original and groundbreaking achievements in the field and will be awarded at the 2026 FENS Forum, July 6–10. 

Present Your Research in Spain, Japan, or China

Submit an abstract for the 2026 FENS Forum (deadline: Jan. 27), Japan Neuroscience Society meeting (deadline: Feb. 5), or Chinese Neuroscience Society meeting (open Mar. 1–May 15). North American trainees may be eligible to apply for one of SfN’s International Travel Awards for these events.

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

Key Neuroscience 2026 Dates  

  • Wednesday, January 21: The sessions and events call for proposals closes. 
  • Thursday, February 19, 5 p.m. EST: Deadline to submit a Neuroscience Networking Event for a chance to get a complimentary meeting space in an SfN headquarter hotel or the convention center.
  • Wednesday, May 27–Wednesday, June 10: Abstract submission period.
  • Saturday, November 14–Wednesday, November 18: Neuroscience 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Plan a Networking Event at #SfN26

Connect with the global neuroscience community by hosting a neuroscience networking event in Washington, D.C.! The submission form will open in late January.

Connect with 2025 Annual Meeting Exhibitors

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

IN THE JOURNALS

ICYMI SfN Journals: In Conversation

Now available to watch on demand, this webinar features papers from JNeurosci’s special collection exploring debates around the computational properties of the prefrontal cortex.

Time to Clean Out the File Drawer

Did you know that eNeuro accepts confirmation studies and negative results? Learn more about different paper types that can be submitted.

NEW FROM BRAINFACTS

Read: Where Does Neuroscience Go From Here? Experts Share Insights

Researchers talked about the future of brain science at BrainFacts LIVE, a public event held during Neuroscience 2025.

Read: Scientists Are Getting Closer to Understanding How COVID-19 Triggers Long COVID

Researchers have insight into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus harms the nervous system through inflammation.

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