Program Support
SfN offers opportunities for support of individual lectures, events, and awards at Neuroscience 2022, helping you to achieve wide reach, brand visibility, and targeted awareness of contributions to the field. Supporters are acknowledged in the Neuroscience 2022 Program, on the SfN website, and in event-related signage. Recognition is available in certain press releases and verbally at applicable events. Neuroscience 2022 tiered sponsors (Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze), exhibitors, and advertisers are eligible to receive discounts on these individual lecture, event, and award offerings (see Discounted Rates for 2022 SfN Contributors).
To apply to be a sponsor of any of these opportunities, please email a completed sponsorship application form (coming soon) to development@sfn.org.
Lectures
Presidential Special Lectures
Among the most anticipated, highest-profile, and widely attended events, with speakers selected by the SfN president. Sponsor is verbally recognized and thanked by SfN president……………………………..$25,000 each, limited to 4
History of Neuroscience Lecture
A chronicle of the evolution and growth of major topics in neuroscience. Sponsor is verbally thanked in session introduction……………………..$15,000, limited to 1
Special Lecture
A series of high-profile lectures each representing a neuroscience theme. Sponsor is recognized in event signage…………………….$15,000 each
Educational and Professional Development Events
Short Course
Train scientists in day-long course focused on emerging topics and research techniques related to rigorous neuroscience……………………………..$10,000, limited to 1
Professional Development Workshops:
Improve various professional skills at all career stages.
- Individual Workshop: $2,000 each
- Three Workshops: $5,000
- Exclusive Support: $9,000 (for all workshops – up to 6 available)
Meet-the-Experts Series:
Experts describe their research techniques and accomplishments in a personal context.
- Individual Session: $2,000 each
- Three Sessions: $5,000
- Exclusive Support: $14,000 (for all sessions – up to 11 available)
Poster Sessions
Provide trainees the opportunity to present their research and make lasting connections with established neuroscientists.
- International Fellows Poster Session: $10,000
- Diversity Fellows Poster Session: $10,000
- Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) Poster Session: $10,000
- Exclusive Support (for all 3 poster sessions): $25,000
Mentoring and Networking Events
Celebrate the achievements of neuroscience communities and offer attendees networking opportunities.
- Diversity Reception: $10,000
- Brain Awareness Campaign Event: $10,000
- Celebration of Women in Neuroscience Event: $10,000
- Career Development Topics: A Networking Event: $10,000
- Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) Mentoring Event: $10,000
Awards and Prizes
Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience: $50,000
Highest recognition conferred by SfN to a scientist who made significant contributions in neuroscience during his or her career.
Young Investigator Award: $25,000
Recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions by a young neuroscientist who demonstrated scholarly independence and distinguished research.
Science Educator Award: $10,000
Honors two outstanding neuroscientists who have made significant contributions to educating the public about neuroscience.
Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award: $10,000
Recognizes an individual with outstanding career achievements who has also promoted the advancement of women in neuroscience.
Next Generation Award: $8,000
Recognizes chapter members who make valuable contributions to outreach, education, and public communications about neuroscience.
Trainee Professional Development Awards (TPDA): Support begins at $3,000. SfN will match contributions of $25,000 or more.
Undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows receive merit-based awards to attend Neuroscience 2022, present their research at a dedicated poster session, and network with peers and established scientists.
To apply to be a sponsor of any of these opportunities, please email a completed sponsorship application form (coming soon) to development@sfn.org.
