BNA Scholars Design and Host "Brain Sciences Symposium" aimed at supporting Early Career Researchers from Underrepresented Backgrounds
13th January 2025
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Why join the BNA?
By joining the BNA you will be part of a vibrant, progressive community of over 3000 neuroscientists from across all sectors, helping to define and deliver the future of neuroscience.
Through UK-wide activities and events, collaborations, campaigns and lobbying (especially via our nationwide Local Groups), the BNA respresents the voices of everyone interested in neuroscience, from researchers, clinicians and students and to commercial sector workers and members of the public.
BNA members also receive benefits including free membership of the Federation of European Neuroscience Associations (FENS), access to reduced fees for the US-based Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual meeting, and eligibility for prizes, bursaries and funding.
Review our available membership types below, to find out what benefits you will get as a BNA member.
"Being part of the BNA means I'm connected with all things neuroscience. By that I don't only mean news and events and access to bursaries. As a member I get a say in the future of neuroscience in the UK. It's important to me that I'm integral to a movement for positive change." – Roni Tibon, BNA member
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Membership types
Membership is open to everyone in the neuroscience community, both in the UK and internationally, and to all who express a strong interest in neuroscience.
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Tax deduction
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https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/professional-fees-and-subscriptions
https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/how-to-claim
You can find the BNA in the list of Approved professional organisations and learned societies under the name 'Neuroscience Association British Formerly the Brain Research Association.
You will not be able to claim any tax relief if your membership subscription fees are already covered by your employer or institution.
Please note that the BNA is unable to give tax advice and it is up to the individual to assess their specific situation.
Group membership of the BNA
We welcome and encourage groups to join the BNA together. There are two different group schemes in place, each carrying their own discounts:
- Research Group Membership Scheme (for laboratory groups)
- BNA Group Membership Scheme (for student cohorts, or entire company staff teams)
If you are interested in either of the above schemes and would like more information, please contact our Membership and Communities Manager at dani.wijesinghe@bna.org.uk
Direct Debit
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Special considerations
In line with our Equity and Diversity Policy, the BNA offers reduced subscriptions for up to one year to members who are able to justify that they have special circumstances such as a career break or parental leave. Reductions will be discretionary and their extent will depend on the financial status of the individual. If you believe you qualify for such a reduction, please contact office@bna.org.uk.
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Honorary membership
This category of membership, which confers free access to member benefits, is awarded to a small number of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the BNA. Honorary membership is awarded by the BNA Council and Committee.
Joint membership with the International Neuroethics Society
The BNA proudly partners the International Neuroethics Society (INS), giving individuals the opportunity to receive a 10% discount on membership fees when signing up for both societies. The BNA Trustees recognise how important it is for neuroscientists to consider the ethical implications of their work and for members of the public to have the chance for informed debate. By partnering with the INS in this way, BNA members have greater opportunities to interact with neuroethicists and vice versa, to the benefit of all. To take advantage of this offer please click here.