ALBA Travel Awards to FENS Forum 2026

ALBA Travel Awards to FENS Forum 2026

Supported by the Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation (CHS)
The ALBA Network is offering travel awards for early-career researchers in the brain sciences to participate in the next edition of the FENS Forum, taking place from 6-10 July 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

These grants are supported by the Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation (CHS). They are available to active scientists from any background who are in the early stages of their career, defined as final year PhD or MD students (including those expecting to graduate by July 2026) or researchers within ten years of obtaining their most recent professional degree (PhD or MD). Eligibility extends to individuals who identify with one or more underrepresented groups as defined by ALBA.

Nominations must be submitted through this online form by 21 October 2025 (17:00 CET) at the latest.

Please note that you will only be eligible if you are an ALBA Network member at the time of the application. If you don't know whether you are an ALBA member, please check whether you appear in our directory. If you are not a member, you can register for free using this form.
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Do you identify with one or more of the following disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in the country where you work?*

WomenLGBTQIA+ individualsIndividuals with neurodivergence, chronic medical conditions or disabilitiesOf first-generation status (being the first in a family to attend university)Born into racial, ethnic, indigenous, or caste groups that are historically underrepresented in your country of origin and/or workNon-native English speakers who are not scientifically fluent in English (e.g., not comfortable presenting a scientific poster in English)From low socioeconomic backgroundsThose facing forced migration or displacement due to war, human rights abuses, political conflict, natural disastersWith difficult personal circumstances (e.g., primary caregivers for elderly family members or children with special needs)Holders of passports with limited travel privileges*Those studying or working in countries with low gross domestic expenditure on R&D (GERD)**
*According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index

**According to latest World Bank Data
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Please describe your research interests directly related to the mission of FENS, explain why the FENS Forum offers a good learning environment for the pursuit of your research goals, and indicate whether you would still plan to attend the FENS Forum if you do not receive this award.*

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