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    May 22, 2019
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    National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke Awards the Society for Neuroscience $270,000 Grant for Three-Year Training Program
    The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) was awarded $270,000 from the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) for Foundations of Rigorous Neuroscience Research, a three-year scientific rigor training program focused on the "sociology of science."
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    Aug 02, 2018
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    SfN Launches Optogenetics Online Training Series, Virtual Conference Registration
    Virtual conference speakers will explore the frontier of optogenetics tools and applications. Learn more about the speakers and register today.
  • Upcoming Webinar
    Feb 01, 2018
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    Enhancing Rigor and Transparency in Neuroscience
    SfN has partnered with NIH and neuroscientists to provide training resources to enhance rigor in experimental design, data analysis, and reporting research findings.
  • Nov 11, 2017
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    SfN’s Trainee Professional Development Awards Grant Unique Opportunity to Young Researchers
    The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) awarded a record number of Trainee Professional Development Awards this year thanks to increased funding from SfN Council and other generous donors, allowing more than 200 deserving young scientists to present their research and collaborate with leading neuroscientists from around the world at Neuroscience 2017.
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    Sep 21, 2017
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    Renew Your SfN Membership for Bonus Day Benefits
    Recognizing the funding challenges faced by many neuroscientists worldwide, the Society is again offering a two-year membership. Learn more »
  • Live Discussion
    Jul 11, 2017
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    Register Now to Engage with SfN and NIH Leaders in a Live Online Discussion
    Register to discuss how diversity strengthens science.
  • Women in Neuroscience
    Jun 08, 2017
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    Help Your Institution Increase Faculty Diversity Using SfN Toolkits
    SfN has created a series of four Increasing Women in Neuroscience (IWiN) toolkits. Learn more »
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    May 31, 2017
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    Editorial: eNeuro Offers a Unique Interactive Experience to Reviewer Training
    SfN now offers regular peer review training sessions via webinar for SfN members on Neuronline.
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    May 01, 2017
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    SfN Council Adds $100,000 in Trainee Awards for Neuroscience 2017
    The SfN Council voted to increase awards for young scientists.
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    Sep 22, 2016
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