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ALBA Diversity Week 2024

21-25 Oct. A celebration to mark Global Diversity Awareness Month. This year focuses on mental health & combating toxic academic culture. Check out the programme.
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LGBTQIA+ International Climate Survey

Run by the ALBA Gender & Sexual Diversity working group to better understand the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in neuroscience. Takes 10–20 minutes to complete, with a chance to win a gift card.
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ALBA Travel Awards

Deadline: 4 November 2024. For early-career researchers from underrepresented backgrounds worldwide interested to attend international neuroscience meetings of their choice! Supported by ACNP.
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ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences

Deadline EXTENDED until 23 October 2024! Highlight research achievements from underrepresented countries. Winner receives honorarium and gives lecture at FENS 2026.
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IBRO Rising Stars Awards

Aim to support diverse, early-career neuroscientists in establishing their own laboratories by providing essential start-up funds as they transition into independent professional positions. Deadline: 15 April 2025.

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Discover ALBA's impact

ALBA warmly invites its members, partners, allies and advocates for equity, diversity & inclusion to read our 2023 impact report and discover the activities we organised and the outcomes and impact we achieved together!

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Hablemos de Salud Mental

Dr. Blanca Bolea invites Spanish-speaking neuroscientists and mental health clinicians to showcase their expertise on her radio show airing in Canada and globally online. Share your knowledge and promote mental health awareness!

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