NSI-ECRN 2026 Conference
The upcoming 2026 NSI-ECRN Conference, “Emerging Minds, Exploration of Brain Health”, will take place on 12th-13th August 2026 at University College Dublin. This two-day event will bring together early career neuroscience researchers from across Ireland.
The conference will feature a dynamic programme including research posters and oral presentations, keynote and invited talks from internationally recognised scientists, and interactive sessions focused developing key skills. These sessions include public science communication, navigating -omic datasets and statistical analysis, and integrating PPI and DEI into research. Attendees will also benefit from dedicated social and networking opportunities.
This conference offers a platform to showcase and celebrate the work of early career researchers while supporting professional development, career advancement and research skill enhancement. Ultimately, it aims to foster the continued advancement of neuroscience and brain health research in Ireland.
KEY NOTES
Dates: 12th-13th August 2026
Conference registration is now open - use the button below
Travel grants are available for ECRs - see abstract submission form for details
Programme updates coming soon!
VENUE
UCD Conway Institute,
University College Dublin,
Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
BNA 2027 IN BELFAST
Neuroscience Ireland is pleased to partner with the 8th International Festival of Neuroscience (BNA2027), taking place 25–28 April 2027 at the ICC Belfast.
BNA2027 is Europe’s largest neuroscience gathering of 2027 - uniting 1,000+ researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and patient representatives for a three-day scientific programme spanning fundamental research, clinical practice, and commercial innovation.
Submissions for symposia and workshops are now open from 1 March to 31 May 2026. This is an opportunity to help shape the scientific programme and be part of the Festival - SUBMIT.
Registration for BNA2027 will open in September 2026. You can submit your interest to receive updates about submissions, registration, posters and other announcements.
Venue
ICC Belfast
2 Lanyon Place
Belfast BT1 3WH
Northern Ireland
Young Investigator Conference 2024
The Early-Career Researchers Network (ECRN) is hosting a conference on December 3rd at the O'Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway!
This is a unique chance for early-career researchers across all disciplines to:
🌟 Present their work
🤝 Network with peers
🤲 Foster new collaborations
Join us for inspiring keynote speakers and skill-enhancing workshops designed to support your research and wellbeing. Let's come together and build a strong academic community!
Registration is open until the 30th of November, apply here: https://forms.gle/cdzsFUgLfQ2yXGiZ6
Abstract submission deadline is Wednesday 27th of November, submit your abstract here:
https://forms.gle/37sdvkAMpwnWdGNo7
Travel Bursaries: Neuroscience Ireland will award up to 6 travel bursaries (€50 each) to support attendees travelling to the conference. The deadline for application is Thursday 21st November (12 noon) - apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSevQIS1wpjDBYaf5pe6jfAJOxl23tZwUxGgrZfBXpTnJEQGjA/viewform?usp=sf_link
FENS Forum, Vienna. Abstract registration now open!
The FENS Forum is Europe’s largest international neuroscience congress, representing the field in all its diversity: from different research topics, perspectives, to the varied backgrounds of our participants, all reflecting a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
Early registration, abstract submission and FENS travel grants are now open! The deadline for early registration is fast approaching on the 9th of Febrauary 2024. Visit FENS Forum for more information and for the preliminary programme.
Remember that the European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN) is the official Journal of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS). Neuroscience Ireland are part of FENS, so we highly recommend considering submitting your next excellent manuscripts to EJN to support FENS activities.
Publish your research in the journal to benefit from:
No submission fee or page charges.
No word limits.
Expert and rigorous peer review.
Transparent review process
Free colour in the online version.
Rapid online publication: final papers published online ahead of issue publication.
‘Your paper your way’.
Thematically focussed Special Issues
In addition, authors of review articles published in EJN can take advantage of the following:
A year's free online subscription to EJN.
Free colour figures.
Regular updates on downloads and citations.
A free book to first-named author.
Call for Papers: Click here to find out more information on how to submit a paper for an EJN special issue:
Basal Ganglia and Related Disorders: From Cellular and Circuit Dysfunctions to Therapy
Deadline: 31 May 2024
CONy Conference
This coming year, NSI are collaborating with the 18th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy)
“CONy 2023 was a resounding success and attracted 900 delegates from 56 countries. The congress serves as an exclusive platform for international and local experts to discuss and compare experiences, focusing on unresolved issues in neurology.
CONy 2024 will feature a first-class educational program with leading experts across all neurology specialties, such as Alzheimer's disease and Dementia, Epilepsy, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Stroke and more.
For more information, please visit our website: https://cony.comtecmed.com/”
Annual Conference 2023
The Neuroscience Ireland conference will be held in the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) on the 29-30th of August! Registration and abstract submission are now open. Abstract submission will close on the 31st of July. Click here to read about our confirmed speakers.