Applications open for 2023-2027 FENS-Kavli Scholars

26th Jan 2023

The Call for Applications for the selection of FENS-Kavli Scholars (2023-2027) is now open.

Candidates can apply themselves, but candidates can also approach us to be considered for nomination by the BNA (see below) in order to strengthen their applications. 

As a member society of FENS, the BNA can nominate up to two candidates. 

If you are interested in having your application supported by a BNA nomination, please read all the information below and follow the instructions carefully.

Deadlines:

• Applying to the BNA for one of two BNA-supported nominations for FENS-Kavli scholarship = 19^th March 2023
• Application to FENS for FENS-Kavli scholarship = 10^th April 2023

About the FKNE

The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) is a prestigious network of 30 outstanding early- to mid-career European neuroscientists.

The Network was established in 2014 through a collaboration by the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and the Kavli Foundation. The multidisciplinary, international Network of FENS-Kavli Scholars is self-organised and aims to improve Neuroscience in Europe and beyond through scientific exchange, providing opportunities for young scientists, and facilitating dialogue between scientists, policy-makers, and society. FENS-Kavli Scholars participate in ~2 meetings per year that allow for lively discussion of a range of topics across Neuroscience as well as challenges and opportunities for European neuroscientists.

Check here to find out more about the current FENS-Kavli Scholars and some of the FKNE’s scientific, outreach, and policy activities.

Selection of 15 new FENS-Kavli Scholars will take place this year.

The new FENS-Kavli Scholars will actively serve two terms, each of 2 years' duration (i.e. 2023-2027).

Application

• Only candidates who have independent PI positions in a FENS member country are eligible;
• Candidates are encouraged to apply directly;
• Additionally, each FENS member society (e.g. BNA) may nominate up to two candidates. These do not have to be members of the nominating society. Gender balance is encouraged;
• In all cases, the application should be supported by two letters from internationally renowned neuroscientists;
• All applications and nominations should be submitted following instructions on the FKNE website

Deadline for applications to FENS: 10^th April.

Candidates should be available for maximum 20-minute Skype interview with FKNE between 7^th and 15^th June 2023.

BNA Nomination

If you wish to strengthen your application with a nomination from the BNA, please contact us with the following information at office@bna.org.uk by 19^th March (Midnight GMT) before submitting your application to FENS.

• Candidate details (full name, email address, institution)
• CV
• Letter of support

The BNA will select 2 successful candidates for nomination by 31^st March 2023, and inform all candidates of the outcome.

All candidates must submit their application themselves via the FKNE website by 10^th April 2023.

Candidates successful in winning a BNA nomination should do the same, citing the BNA as their nominating organisation when completing the application form.

For full details of the FENS-Kavli Scholars and the application procedure, please click here

If you have any questions, please contact us.