The FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Program 2026 supports Master and PhD students and early-career postdocs in Europe for goal-directed laboratory visits to established European laboratories. The program offers up to EUR 4,000 to cover travel and accommodation, aiming to broaden methodological training and advance neuroscience research.
By FENS/IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO-PERC)
The FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Program 2026 is a collaborative initiative between FENS and the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO-PERC). This program underscores a mutual commitment to supporting early career researchers and fostering intra-European mobility within the field of neuroscience. Its primary goal is to advance neuroscience research and training across Europe by providing opportunities for skill development and knowledge exchange. The fellowship program is specifically designed for Master and PhD students, as well as early-career postdoctoral fellows based in Europe. It facilitates goal-directed laboratory visits to established European laboratories, enabling participants to gain exposure to new methodologies and specialized training. This targeted approach ensures that beneficiaries acquire skills and knowledge that may not be readily available at their home institutions. Funding for the fellowships can reach a maximum of EUR 4,000, intended to cover essential expenses such as economy class travel, local public transport, and accommodation during the exchange period. This financial support is crucial for enabling researchers to undertake these valuable laboratory visits without significant personal financial burden. The program's evaluation criteria prioritize the scientific and training quality of the proposed research, the added value the exchange brings to both the individual and their home laboratory, and the candidate's suitability for the proposed training. Additionally, the feasibility of expected outcomes and the demonstrated need for the exchange are important considerations for successful applications.
Candidates must be Master or PhD students in neuroscience or early postdoctoral fellows (within 5 years of starting their postdoc) currently based in Europe. Applicants must also be members of a FENS member society, individual FENS members, or members of an IBRO organization in the Pan-Europe region that is not a FENS member. Acceptance from the host laboratory and a recommendation from the home laboratory are also required.