Promoting Diversity, Fostering Excellence
Scientists from diverse backgrounds contribute important research to the field, but face unique challenges. We engage with the global community to empower these voices, strengthening the field.
Diversity Resources
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My Experience as a Deaf Person in Science
Melody Schwenk is a PhD student studying the intersection of language, cognition, and education at Gallaudet University.
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SfN 2020 Diversity Statement
Core to SfN are the values of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Read SfN’s June 2, 2020 statement on diversity, inclusion, equity, and the need to engage those scientists historically excluded.
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Neuronline Resources
Discover toolkits, articles, and interviews sharing advice on how to create equal opportunities for all scientists with Neuronline’s diversity resources.
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Looking for a Speaker?
The following pages created by external organizations are available to identify speakers from diverse backgrounds.
Promoting Diversity
See how SfN's programs and awards advance female and underrepresented neuroscientists worldwide.
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Neuroscience Scholars Program
Building a community of graduate and postdoctoral researchers to cultivate long-term success.
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Increasing Women in Neuroscience (IWiN)
Our Department Chair Training to Increase Diversity is committed to promoting greater diversity and representation of women, minorities, and young investigators in all our activities.
Diversity Events at SfN's Annual Meeting
The Early Career Poster Session is both a poster session and networking event, bringing together early career neuroscientists from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and training programs. This includes:
- Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP)
- Early Career Policy Ambassadors (ECPA)
- Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN)
- International partner organizations such as the Chinese Neuroscience Society (CNS), Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), and Japan Neuroscience Society (JNS)
- Trainee Professional Development Awardees (TPDA)
The program page is currently under construction to make way for the 2025 search engine. Please check back soon.
External Resources
Connect to other organizations that foster diversity through unique opportunities.
- Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
- Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (ENDURE)
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
- SPARK Society
- Summer Program in Neuroscience, Ethics & Survival (SPINES)
- Black in Neuro
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Join the National Research Mentoring Network
Gain access to:
- Free virtual mentorship
- Grant-writing coaching groups
- Mentorship training
- Additional professional development programs
