Applications for the FENS Forum 2026 Travel Grants are now open. These grants provide valuable support for early-career scientists wishing to participate in the upcoming FENS Forum, and we encourage all eligible members to apply.

You can find detailed information about the available travel grants at the following link:
https://fensforum.org/fens-forum-travel-grants/fens-travel-grants/

Please note the following important deadlines:

·       Application deadline: 27 January 2026

·       HSfN/FENS membership requirement: Applicants must ensure that their FENS membership is valid. If your membership is not currently active, please renew or apply for HSfN/FENS membership no later than 7 December 2025, to allow sufficient time for processing before the application deadline.

In addition to travel grants, FENS also offers a variety of Awards and Prizes for which you or your colleagues may be eligible. We encourage you to explore these opportunities here:
https://fensforum.org/awards-prizes/#1752493378731-4980cb37-465d

We strongly encourage all interested members to apply and take advantage of these opportunities to support their participation in Europe’s premier neuroscience meeting.

Αγαπητά μέλη της ΕΕΝ,

Τον Δεκέμβριο 2025 λήγει η θητεία του ΔΣ της ΕΕΝ και σύμφωνα με το καταστατικό θα πρέπει να γίνουν οι αρχαιρεσίες για την εκλογή των 4 μελών του νέου διοικητικού συμβουλίου της Εταιρείας, των 3 μελών της Εξελεγκτικής Επιτροπής καθώς και των αναπληρωματικών μελών.

Για τη διεξαγωγή των αρχαιρεσιών το ΔΣ της ΕΕΝ εξέλεξε την κάτωθι 3μελή Εφορευτική Επιτροπή:

1) Σιδηροπούλου Κυριακή, Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης

2) Σταματάκη Αντώνη, Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών

3) Τσιγκοτζίδου Αναστασία, Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης

Οι εκλογές θα πραγματοποιηθούν ηλεκτρονικά και αναλυτικές οδηγίες για τη διαδικασία της ψηφοφορίας θα αποσταλούν εγκαίρως.

Η εφορευτική επιτροπή όρισε ως

1. προθεσμία υποβολής υποψηφιοτήτων για μέλη του ΔΣ και της Εξελεγκτικής Επιτροπής την Τετάρτη 29η Οκτωβρίου 2025 έως 23:59 ώρα Ελλάδας.
2. ημερομηνία διεξαγωγής της ηλεκτρονικής ψηφοφορίας την Τετάρτη 19η Νοεμβρίου 2025 από τις 10:00 έως τις 16:00 ώρα Ελλάδας.

Η εφορευτική επιτροπή καλεί τα μέλη που θέλουν να θέσουν υποψηφιότητα να δηλώσουν την πρόθεσή τους στέλνοντας με email στα μέλη της Εφορευτικής Επιτροπής (sidiropouloukiki@gmail.com, astam@nurs.uoa.gr, astsing2014@gmail.com) σύντομο βιογραφικό σημείωμα με φωτογραφία, έκτασης έως μισή σελίδα (αρχείο pdf) μέχρι την Τετάρτη 29η Οκτωβρίου 2025 έως 23:59 ώρα Ελλάδας.

Μόνο τακτικά μέλη (ΟΧΙ φοιτητές-μέλη & φίλοι-μέλη) που είναι οικονομικά ενήμερα μπορούν να υποβάλλουν υποψηφιότητα και να ψηφίσουν.

HELLENIC PASTEUR INSTITUTE
https://www.pasteur.gr/en/
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR EARLY-STAGE RESEARCHERS
The Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI) invites expressions of interest for Researchers in the fields of Microbiology, Immunology and Neurobiology. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled early-stage researchers to join our Institute in the fields of:
a) Parasitology. Interested scientists should have a solid background in the study of intracellular parasites and parasitic diseases and should demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and possess expertise in areas related to parasites of major public health importance. This includes, but is not limited to, parasite biology, mechanisms of intracellular survival, molecular epidemiology, host-parasite interactions and signaling, parasite immunology, as well as translational applications such as diagnostics, drug development, treatment strategies, and vaccine development. Experience in high-throughput technologies and omics-based approaches (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or metabolomics) would be desired.
b) Molecular Virology. Interested scientists should have proven ability to conduct research in advancing the molecular understanding of human viruses and have a strong background in focus areas, such as human viral pathogenesis, mechanisms of virus-host interactions, viral translation and replication, viral spread mechanisms, cellular and immunometabolic signaling, antiviral treatments, as well as, translational applications. Additional expertise in (but not limited to): in silico bioinformatics analysis, advanced cell co – culture models, transcriptomics, and nanoparticle tracking analysis will be an important advantage.
c) Immunology. Interested scientists should have a strong scientific background and research interests in the area of homeostasis and tolerance, which encompasses any of the following: inflammation, autoimmune disease, cellular and molecular tolerance mechanisms, immune checkpoints and inhibitors, immunotherapy, regulatory T cells, immune-CNS interactions, enteric immunity, effects of viruses on immune cell responses and natural mechanisms used by immune privileged sites such as brain and testes. Experience with state-of-the-art technologies, including (but not limited to): gene editing in animals and human cells (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, temporal and spatial gene targeting), genetic engineering/biotechnology, monoclonal antibody and autoantibody production, flow cytometry, advanced bioimaging, animal models of human immune-mediated diseases, high throughput bioinformatics and omics-based approaches and/or single cell and spatial transcriptomics, would be desired.
d) Neurobiology. Interested scientists should have a strong scientific background and research interests in areas such as: brain development and plasticity, brain-environment interactions
and/or inter-organ communication, brain metabolism and its role in health and disease and/or neurodegenerative, neurological, autoimmune neurological disorders. Experience with state-of the-art technologies, including (but not limited to): gene editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), in vivo and functional imaging, electrophysiology (single-cell and whole-cell patch-clamp) and calcium imaging, brain organoid and iPSC-based models, transgenic animal models of neurological diseases and/or high throughput and spatial omics-based approaches is highly desirable. 

Interested scientists are invited to send a motivation letter accompanied by a short CV (both in English) to prosopiko@pasteur.gr by September 10th, 2025. This call for expression of interest does not constitute an announcement for researcher positions. HPI reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the procedure, without prior notice and without any obligation towards the interested scientists who have expressed their interest.

More information can be found at https://www.pasteur.gr/el/theseis-ergasias/call-expression-interest-early-stage-researchers

HELLENIC PASTEUR INSTITUTE
https://www.pasteur.gr/en/
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR EARLY-STAGE RESEARCHERS
The Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI) invites expressions of interest for Researchers in the fields of Microbiology, Immunology and Neurobiology. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled early-stage researchers to join our Institute in the fields of:
a) Parasitology. Interested scientists should have a solid background in the study of intracellular parasites and parasitic diseases and should demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and possess expertise in areas related to parasites of major public health importance. This includes, but is not limited to, parasite biology, mechanisms of intracellular survival, molecular epidemiology, host-parasite interactions and signaling, parasite immunology, as well as translational applications such as diagnostics, drug development, treatment strategies, and vaccine development. Experience in high-throughput technologies and omics-based approaches (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or metabolomics) would be desired.
b) Molecular Virology. Interested scientists should have proven ability to conduct research in advancing the molecular understanding of human viruses and have a strong background in focus areas, such as human viral pathogenesis, mechanisms of virus-host interactions, viral translation and replication, viral spread mechanisms, cellular and immunometabolic signaling, antiviral treatments, as well as, translational applications. Additional expertise in (but not limited to): in silico bioinformatics analysis, advanced cell co – culture models, transcriptomics, and nanoparticle tracking analysis will be an important advantage.
c) Immunology. Interested scientists should have a strong scientific background and research interests in the area of homeostasis and tolerance, which encompasses any of the following: inflammation, autoimmune disease, cellular and molecular tolerance mechanisms, immune checkpoints and inhibitors, immunotherapy, regulatory T cells, immune-CNS interactions, enteric immunity, effects of viruses on immune cell responses and natural mechanisms used by immune privileged sites such as brain and testes. Experience with state-of-the-art technologies, including (but not limited to): gene editing in animals and human cells (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, temporal and spatial gene targeting), genetic engineering/biotechnology, monoclonal antibody and autoantibody production, flow cytometry, advanced bioimaging, animal models of human immune-mediated diseases, high throughput bioinformatics and omics-based approaches and/or single cell and spatial transcriptomics, would be desired.
d) Neurobiology. Interested scientists should have a strong scientific background and research interests in areas such as: brain development and plasticity, brain-environment interactions
and/or inter-organ communication, brain metabolism and its role in health and disease and/or neurodegenerative, neurological, autoimmune neurological disorders. Experience with state-of the-art technologies, including (but not limited to): gene editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), in vivo and functional imaging, electrophysiology (single-cell and whole-cell patch-clamp) and calcium imaging, brain organoid and iPSC-based models, transgenic animal models of neurological diseases and/or high throughput and spatial omics-based approaches is highly desirable. 

Interested scientists are invited to send a motivation letter accompanied by a short CV (both in English) to prosopiko@pasteur.gr by September 10th, 2025. This call for expression of interest does not constitute an announcement for researcher positions. HPI reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the procedure, without prior notice and without any obligation towards the interested scientists who have expressed their interest.

Extended deadline: 18 July 2025

Event dates: 27-30 October 2025

This October, the Brain Conference will head to Crete, Greece for the first time ever! Join an interdisciplinary group of outstanding researchers as they dive into this edition’s theme: “Principles of the Adaptive Mind.”

Early bird rates are available until

18 July – learn more and register here.