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Funding
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Youth Mental Health Research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA) has announced two new funding opportunities aimed at strengthening youth mental health research in Canada. The National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Grant focuses on the creation of a national platform that will identify, evaluate, and scale evidence-based youth mental health programs and practices across Canada. The Evaluation and Implementation Science Grant is aimed at funding research that evaluates and improves the implementation of youth mental health interventions in real-world settings to strengthen access to care. Both grants are funded through the Youth Mental Health Fund and eligible to independent researchers based in Canada.
IBRO / Dana Brain Awareness Week Grants
IBRO and the Dana Foundation are offering grants this year to support creative, community-focused activities that increase public understanding of neuroscience and brain health. The opportunity is open to organizers in the Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the U.S./Canada regions, with particular interest in interdisciplinary, culturally responsive projects that engage diverse audiences and connect neuroscience and society. Applications for the 2027 Brain Awareness Week campaign are open from September 15 to October 15, 2026.
Fellowships
Neurolaw Fellowship with Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham
The Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM) is partnering with the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School to recruit for a Senior Fellowship in Neurolaw. This Fellowship is an ideal position for those who seek a career in legal academia, with an interest in the intersection of neuroscience and law. The NJAM Senior Fellow in Neurolaw will have extensive time to research and write; will have access to a network of leading neurolaw experts including the MGH Center for Law, Brain & Behavior (CLBB); and will receive mentoring and training from NJAM Co-Director Dr. Francis Shen, JD, PhD. A detailed position description is available here, and applications can be submitted online here. The priority deadline is September 15. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions can be submitted to Francis Shen, fshen1@mgh.harvard.edu.
Conferences
Call for Symposia at FENS 2027 in Istanbul
FENS is now accepting proposals for symposia, trainee symposia, and technical symposia for their 2027 Regional Meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, taking place on May 26-29, 2027. Proposals can be based on a wide range of neuroscience topics and must include a description of the theme, the choice of speakers and chairperson with descriptions, and the selection of two listed scientific topics. Proposals are due by November 1, 2026 and decisions will be communicated in December 2026. See the website for details on submission requirements.
Call for Abstracts for the IEEE Brain Workshop in Washington, DC
Through keynote sessions, research presentations, and discussion, the IEEE Brain Discovery and Neurotechnology Workshop aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals across the world. The event will feature topical tracks on emerging neurotechnologies, machine learning and computer paradigms for brain discovery, and clinical applications and impact. The call for abstracts is now open, with early submissions due by August 21 and regular submissions due by October 13.
Journals / Books
Deadline Extended for Leading Student Neuroethics Fall Journal Club Session
The Students in Neuroethics community is looking for high schoolers, undergraduates, or graduate students interested in leading a journal club session for their Neuroethics Journal Club Fall Series! Journal clubs are one hour long, starting with a 20 minute presentation by the student presenter, followed by a group discussion. Students interested can fill out the interest form by September 19 and contact studentsinneuroethics@gmail.com with any questions.
Open Peer Commentary
Open peer commentary proposals are now being accepted for three new articles as a part of a forthcoming issue of AJOB Neuroscience. The articles are titled: “Responding to Moral Distress During Clinical Ethics Consultation: A Taxonomy for Advanced Clinical Ethics Practices”; “The Scope of Clinical Ethics: Letting Go of Moral Distress”; and “A Framework of Institutional Obligations for Pragmatic Clinical Trials”. One paragraph commentary proposals are due by September 14. If accepted, full commentaries are due by September 29.
Education
New Online Course on Ethics in Neurotech
The Centre for Neuroscience Studies at Queen’s University is hosting a new interdisciplinary course titled, “Ethical Considerations in Neurotechnology” open to undergraduate, graduate, and industry professionals looking to learn more about ethical issues that may arise from the growing use and development of neurotechnology. In this fully asynchronous course, students will explore a wide spectrum of neurotech use-cases and the ethical issues involved. Students will develop the skills to critically assess ethical issues in neurotech, and compile and communicate their analysis using a standardized template for evaluating a neurotechnology product from different perspectives. On-demand office hours with course instructors will be available. Register using the online catalogue.
Other
Comment on the New NIH Policy on Sharing Study Results
The NIH is proposing a new policy to establish the sharing of summary study results of clinical trials with study participants. The new policy promotes the accessibility of clinical findings, building trust among the research community and maintaining ethical research practice. In connection to its other data sharing and accessibility policies, the development of the Policy on Sharing Summary Level Study Results with Clinical Research Participants aims to set clear requirements for sharing information regarding the design and outcomes of study trials using plain language meant for the general public. To ensure that this policy is drafted with currently implemented best practices and functional strategies in mind, the NIH is seeking input to inform the final guidelines. See the comment form for instructions. Feedback will be accepted until October 26.
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