ALBA Network
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- ⌛️ Final call! Applications close today at 23:45 CET 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4
- 🧠 Deadline extended! You now have until 29 Jan to nominate remarkable mid-career researchers (can be yourself) whose neuroscience achievements shine relative to opportunity, especially those uncovering the causal mechanisms of brain diseases. 🏆 €15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4
- 💫 Dr Éva Mikics, Group Leader at the HUN-REN Institute of Experimental Medicine, Budapest, is the 2026 ALBA-Elsevier Awardee, for her significant work on resilience mechanisms in stress-related psychiatric disorders. Join us on 10 July for her Special Lecture at #FENS2026! 👉🏽 loom.ly/uXBrTIg
- ➡️ Last day to nominate or apply!
- ✨ Deadline extended! You now have until 22 January 2026 to nominate inspiring Europe-based students or PIs for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize. Honouring work advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. Self-nominations are welcome. 🏆 €2000 + travel to #FENS2026 👉🏾 loom.ly/elEwkCE
- 🧠 Deadline extended! You now have until 29 Jan to nominate remarkable mid-career researchers (can be yourself) whose neuroscience achievements shine relative to opportunity, especially those uncovering the causal mechanisms of brain diseases. 🏆 €15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4
- ⏳The call for nominations for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize closes in 7 days! Don't miss the chance to recognise impactful work promoting fairness and inclusion across neuroscience. 👉🏽 loom.ly/elEwkCE @fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social
- ✨ Deadline extended! You now have until 22 January 2026 to nominate inspiring Europe-based students or PIs for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize. Honouring work advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. Self-nominations are welcome. 🏆 €2000 + travel to #FENS2026 👉🏾 loom.ly/elEwkCE
- 🧠 Start the year by celebrating excellence in #neuroscience with the ALBA-Roche Prize! 10 days left to nominate mid-career researchers whose achievements, relative to #opportunity, advance understanding of causal mechanisms of #braindiseases. 🏆 €15k + #FENS2026 travel support 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4
- ✨ Deadline extended! You now have until 22 January 2026 to nominate inspiring Europe-based students or PIs for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize. Honouring work advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. Self-nominations are welcome. 🏆 €2000 + travel to #FENS2026 👉🏾 loom.ly/elEwkCE
- Reposted by ALBA Network🔔 2 days left for the Nominations for the 2026 #ALBA– #FKNE Diversity Prize! Highlight scientists driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion in #BrainResearch. 🧠 🗓️ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026 👉 buff.ly/KZo99B2
- ✨ While enjoying the holiday season, why not take a moment to nominate an inspiring Europe-based scientist for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize? Whether it’s a PI, a student, or even yourself, celebrate someone who is making the neuroscience community more inclusive. 👉🏾 loom.ly/elEwkCE 📅 8 January 2026
- 🌟It’s that time of the year! Nominate Europe-based students or PIs advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. The winner will be celebrated at #FENS2026 in Barcelona, receiving €2000 + travel support to attend the meeting. Self nominations are welcome! 👉🏾 loom.ly/elEwkCE 📅 8 Jan 2026
- 🏆 Make 2025 memorable by nominating a deserving researcher! The ALBA-Roche Prize for Excellence in Neuroscience Research recognises those whose resilience and determination have shaped extraordinary scientific journeys and who continue to thrive despite challenges. 👉🏽 loom.ly/_EvQvm4 📅 20 Jan 2026
- 🧠Nominations open for the 2026 ALBA-Roche Prize honouring mid-career #neuroscientists whose research achievements - relative to opportunity - advances understanding of causal mechanisms of #braindiseases. 🏆€15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony 🤝Self-nominations welcome 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4
- Reposted by ALBA Network🔔 Nominations for the 2026 ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize are open! Celebrate researchers advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across #BrainResearch. 🧠 🗓️ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026 👉 loom.ly/IbLJuVQ
- 🧠Nominations open for the 2026 ALBA-Roche Prize honouring mid-career #neuroscientists whose research achievements - relative to opportunity - advances understanding of causal mechanisms of #braindiseases. 🏆€15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony 🤝Self-nominations welcome 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4
- ⏰ Final From Declaration to Action workshop coming up! A hybrid session with @ausneurosoc.bsky.social: a live EDI panel + an online workshop. 🔵 Sustaining inclusion: practical strategies and leadership for lasting EDI change 📅 1 Dec – 12:40 AEDT 🔗 loom.ly/wLQaW34 Supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social
- 🗣️ Speakers & facilitators: Michelle Rank, Elizabeth Coulson, Saraid Billiards, Nathalie Dehorter, Jen Evans, James Vickers, Ethan Scott & Adele Woodhouse. 🔗 loom.ly/wLQaW34 @mmaravall.bsky.social @ethanscottlab.bsky.social @fekrijeselimi.bsky.social @jamescvickers.bsky.social @fens.org @sfn.org
- Don't miss this crucial discussion on inequities in funding & career progression in research, held by @britishneuro.bsky.social and @ucl.ac.uk's REPAIR Project. 📅 26 Nov ⏲️ 12 PM GMT 👉 loom.ly/wrElfdk
- Join us on 26 Nov (12 - 1pm GMT) for a webinar sharing early findings from @UCL’s REPAIR Project, exploring structural inequities in funding, recognition & career progression. Free to attend Register here: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #ResearchCulture# STEMEquity #Neuroscience #AcademicCareers
- 📣 Tonight is the ALBA–IBRO Social at #SfN2025! Join us at 7 PM at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina to connect with neuroscientists who care about inclusion, build supportive networks, and enjoy drinks & snacks. 📍Rancho Santa Fe Room 👉🏾 loom.ly/3zJXoqE 🤝 Supported by ibroorg.bsky.social
- 🎪 ALBA is also exhibiting at the @fens.org Booth (3819). Exciting news: we have new badges! Stop by to check them out, discover our current projects, and learn about open calls. #Neuroscience2025
- 🌟It’s that time of the year! Nominate Europe-based students or PIs advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. The winner will be celebrated at #FENS2026 in Barcelona, receiving €2000 + travel support to attend the meeting. Self nominations are welcome! 👉🏾 loom.ly/elEwkCE 📅 8 Jan 2026
- 🧠 ALBA Webinar: Breaking Down the Ivory Tower — Ep7 This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, join us for a powerful conversation with Dr Dionna Williams (Emory University School of Medicine, US) @dwwilliamslab.bsky.social 📅 3 Dec 2025 ⏰ 10:00 EST | 16:00 CET 👉 loom.ly/-VJQ83g #DisabledInSTEM
- In “A Journey of Self-Awareness towards Understanding Disability,” Dionna shares their experience navigating academia while living with multiple #disabilities — and how self-awareness became a path toward #advocacy, #inclusion, and accessible neuroscience. 👉 loom.ly/-VJQ83g #idpd2025 #idpwd2025
- Come break down the ivory tower of ableism with us! #internationaldayofdisability @grubblabneuro.bsky.social @bita137.bsky.social @megancarey.bsky.social @ilya-smolensky.bsky.social @katherinedeane.bsky.social @disabledinstem.bsky.social @ecnp.eu @fens.org @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social
- 1 week to go! 💬 The ALBA-IBRO Social at #SfN2025 — where inclusion meets connection. 📅 16 Nov ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍Rancho Santa Fe, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 👉🏾 loom.ly/3zJXoqE 🍢 Snacks & drinks 🤝 Supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social #Neuroscience2025
- 🌏 From Declaration to Action – Final Workshop! After exploring bias and inclusion, our last session will focus on how to make EDI change last. 🎥 Hybrid: Live streamed EDI panel from @ausneurosoc.bsky.social Meeting + interactive online workshop. 🗓 1 Dec – 12:40 AEDT (Hobart, AU) 🔗 loom.ly/wLQaW34
- 💡 Learn how to embed equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing into the DNA of your institution — from leadership practices to sustainable structures. 🧵 In collaboration with #ANS2025 & with the support of @ibroorg.bsky.social #EquityInAcademia #FromDeclarationToAction #InclusiveScience
- 🗣️ Speakers & facilitators: Michelle Rank, Elizabeth Coulson, Saraid Billiards, Nathalie Dehorter, James Vickers, Ethan Scott, & Adele Woodhouse. 🔗 loom.ly/wLQaW34 🧵
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- #albadiversityweek 2025 DAY 5 🌐 Introducing the Global Perspectives: Neuroscience & Diversity Digest, summarising key insights from the ALBA-IBRO Global Diversity Webinar Series . Explore challenges and solutions for underrepresented neuroscientists worldwide. 👉🏼 loom.ly/c0l_Ztw @ibroorg.bsky.social
- We start with "Unfinished business: Persistent global gender disparities in neuroscience". This webinar brought together neuroscientists from around the world to examine the multifaceted barriers behind the gender disparities in scientific research.🧵 👉🏼 Explore the digest: loom.ly/c0l_Ztw @fens.org
- 📖 DAY 5 related read: "How Neuroscience Has Changed—or Not?" by Dr Marian Joels – Despite advances, gender inequities persist. Learn about ongoing challenges and how global EDI efforts are making a difference.🧵 🔗 Read here: doi.org/10.1111/ejn.... @bita137.bsky.social @carmensandi10.bsky.social
- #albadiversityweek 2025 DAY 4 📢 Calling all neuroscientists with disabilities! Join the ALBA Database of Scientists with Disabilities to increase representation, speak at conferences, or provide advice to improve policies and practices for inclusion in neuroscience. 🧵 ✍️Sign up here: loom.ly/zZ4n6xY
- 📖 DAY 4 related read: Making space for people with disabilities – By our Disability & Accessibility Group. This editorial highlights ways to support the contributions of disabled scientists, & to address structural barriers to create an inclusive neuroscience community. 🔗 Read here: loom.ly/wInL1mU
- 🚀 #ALBADiversityWeek 2025 starts today! We celebrate diversity & intersectionality by highlighting key activities and sharing valuable resources. 👀 Stay tuned all week as we revisit achievements and launch new initiatives. Share our posts to join the #GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth celebration. 🧵
- #ALBADiversityWeek DAY 3 🌈 Inclusive research starts with inclusive data. Check out ALBA’s guidelines for sex and gender reporting. These recommendations improve how we analyse & present the influence of sex and gender in neuroscience, going beyond male/female distinction 👉 loom.ly/VqIa8zw @fens.org
- 📖 DAY 3 related read: Ten simple rules for queer data collection and analysis by STEM researchers – The guidelines in an editorial featuring tips to make sex and gender data collection & reporting more inclusive. 🔗 loom.ly/N0DiSgI @dgrijseels.bsky.social @eitans.bsky.social @dpagliaccio.bsky.social
- ⏰ Less than 24h to apply for the ALBA–Elsevier Award Lecture! This prize highlights neuroscientists from underrepresented regions (based on Elsevier authorship metrics & journal market share, and past conference speakers) 🏆 Winner to give a special Lecture at #FENS2026 👉🏽 loom.ly/FEG7E-w @fens.org
- 📣 Deadline extended to 29 Oct 2025! The ALBA–Elsevier Award Lecture honours neuroscientists from underrepresented regions (based on Elsevier authorship metrics & journal market share, & past conference speakers). 🏆 Special Lecture at #FENS2026 ✅ Must have led own lab ≥5 years 👉🏽 loom.ly/FEG7E-w
- 🧠 Your research deserves the spotlight! The ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture honours outstanding #neuroscientists who have led their own lab for at least 5 years and are working in #underrepresented regions. 🏆 Special Lecture at #FENS2026 in Barcelona ⏰ Deadline in 2 days! 🔗 loom.ly/FEG7E-w @fens.org
- 📣 Deadline extended to 29 Oct 2025! The ALBA–Elsevier Award Lecture honours neuroscientists from underrepresented regions (based on Elsevier authorship metrics & journal market share, & past conference speakers). 🏆 Special Lecture at #FENS2026 ✅ Must have led own lab ≥5 years 👉🏽 loom.ly/FEG7E-w
