Program Support

SfN offers opportunities for support of individual lectures, events, and awards at Neuroscience 2023, helping you to achieve wide reach, brand visibility, and targeted awareness of contributions to the field. Supporters are acknowledged in the Neuroscience 2023 Program and Exhibit Guide, on the SfN website, and in event-related signage. Recognition is available in certain press releases and verbally at applicable events. Neuroscience 2023 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 2023 SfN Contributors below). 

For more information or questions about Neuroscience 2023 Program Support, please contact development@sfn.org.

Lectures

Presidential Special Lectures: $25,000 each (limited to 4)
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.

History of Neuroscience Lecture: $15,000 (limited to 1)
A chronicle of the evolution and growth of major topics in neuroscience. Sponsor is verbally thanked in session introduction.

Special Lecture: $15,000 each
A series of high-profile lectures each representing a neuroscience theme. Sponsor is recognized in event signage.

Educational and Professional Development Events

Short Course: $10,000 (limited to 1)
Train scientists in day-long course focused on emerging topics and research techniques related to rigorous neuroscience.

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. 

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 2023, 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 complete sponsorship application form to development@sfn.org.

* No discounts available on TPDA program support.
** Only 10% discount on Product Theater (available only to exhibitors).