Deadline: April 15, 2025

FENS and the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO-PERC) are dedicated to supporting early career researchers and promoting intra-European mobility. The FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme is designed to advance European neuroscience research and training. It enables master’s or PhD students and early postdoctoral fellows to broaden their methodological expertise through targeted laboratory visits.

In their mutual and strong commitment to supporting early career researchers and intra-European mobility, with a set goal of advancing neuroscience research and training in Europe, FENS and the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO-PERC) are pleased to announce the launch of the FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Program.

Grants

• Maximum Grant Amount: EUR 4,000
• Usage: Funds can cover travel (economy class, local public transport) and accommodation during the exchange.
• Payment Structure: 60% of the grant will be awarded at least two weeks before the fellowship begins, with the remaining 40% provided upon completion of the exchange and submission of the grant report.

Eligibility

To apply, 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 resident in Africa, Asia, and Latin America should apply via the general IBRO Exchange Fellowships program page here.
• 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.
• Have acceptance from the host laboratory.
• Have a recommendation from the home laboratory.

Fellowship Specification

• Duration: 4 weeks (minimum) to 4 months (maximum). Stays exceeding 4 months must detail additional funding sources and outcomes for the FENS/IBRO-PERC-supported period.
• Location: Both home and host laboratories must be based in Europe, and the exchange must involve a change of country.
• Timeline: The fellowship must be completed within one year of being awarded.
• Budget Restrictions: Eligible expenses include travel (economy class) and housing. Insurance, equipment, groceries, and personal items are not covered.
• Report Submission: A final report is required within two months of completing the fellowship.
• Application Limitation: Candidates may submit only one application for one fellowship at one host laboratory per application round.

Evaluation Criteria

Your application will be evaluated based on:

• The scientific quality of the proposed project.
• The value of the exchange for your training and research.
• The concrete scientific outcomes expected from the fellowship.
• The suitability of the candidate for the proposed project.
• The feasibility of achieving the fellowship objectives within the proposed timeframe.

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