FENS

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies

Professional society Funder

The main organisation for neuroscience in Europe, based in Brussels, representing 43 societies across 33 countries. Awards stipends and exchange fellowships open to researchers based in Austria.

Grants

FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme New

FENS

Neuroscience

Neuroscience: “Be Master or PhD students in neuroscience or early postdoctoral fellows”; the programme is “designed to advance neuroscience research and training in Europe”.

Exchange fellowships for lab visits of 4 weeks to 4 months in another country, up to €4,000; 60% paid before the start, 40% on completion. The visit must take place within one year of the award. For Austria, ANA membership qualifies (or the Austrian Academy of Sciences as an IBRO organisation).

Next deadline: 15.10.2026

Deadline: Twice a year: 15 April and 15 October (23:59 Brussels time)

Funding amount: bis 4.000 €

Target group: Master's and PhD students in neuroscience and early postdocs (within 5 years) based in Europe with membership in a FENS member society

Career stage: R1 R2

Apply from: EU/associated country

Direction: Outgoing

First discovered: 22.07.2026

Website: fens.org

Add to calendar: 2026-10-15

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