ALBA NetworkTowards diversity and equity in Brain Sciences

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.

Open call for ALBA-Roche Research Prize 2025

Accepting nominations until 20 January 2025, from mid-career researchers worldwide, especially from underrepresented groups, whose work advances understanding of brain disease mechanisms.

Open call for ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2025

Accepting nominations until 19 December for your favourite diversity champion in neuroscience! Winner will be announced at the FENS Regional Meeting 2025 in Oslo.

Declaration

The ALBA Declaration on Equity and Inclusion is a resource for concrete, positive, evidence-based actions that individuals and organizations at any level can take to promote equity and inclusivity.

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ALBA Team

The ALBA Team is led by the Board of Directors, which is supported by Working Groups composed of Advisors, Ambassadors and Volunteers.

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The Network

ALBA represents a global diverse network of individual neuroscientists who are involved in research, education, communication and advocacy, and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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News

iRISE Survey on research climate

By collecting responses from scientific researchers across the world, they aim to deepen our understanding of the research climates they work in, including aspects of researchers' socio-cultural backgrounds.

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.

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!