Application Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Committee on Animals in Research (FENS CARE) announces an opportunity for young scientists to contribute their insights and perspectives to a crucial and thought-provoking topic: Animal experiments in brain research.
Animal experimentation has been a longstanding practice in scientific research, contributing to numerous advancements in medicine, biology, and other fields. However, the ethical implications and evolving alternative methods have raised questions about the continued necessity of animal experiments.
We invite young, passionate, and innovative students and scientists to contribute to these debates and win a prize of EUR 500 in each of the two categories. Additionally, outstanding contributions will be considered for publication in the society’s journal EJN, will be advertised on the FENS CARE website and will be read during the coming FENS Forum in Vienna in June 2024.
CATEGORIES:
A. Literary work (in this category, you have great literary freedom, whether it’s poetry, prose, slam, or a story, as long as it is in textual form)
B. Scientific essay
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be Early Career Researchers (ECRs).
ECRs are defined as postgraduate students undertaking MSc, MD, PhD, or assistant/trainee in the clinical sciences. A valid student/trainee enrolment form (or letter on official letterhead) is required to prove eligibility. Applicant name, institution name, and enrolment status must be indicated.
Researchers within the first five years of completing their highest degree (e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD, or other professional doctorate) or, for clinical psychologists, the first five years after starting work as a clinical psychologist are eligible. A copy or photograph of the diploma (or letter on official letterhead) is required to prove eligibility. Applicant name, institution name, and graduation date must be indicated. This five-year period will be extended in case of maternity leave or other justifiable leaves of absence.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit the following documents to care@fens.org by 3 May 2024 at 17:00 CET:
• Documents to prove eligibility
• Submission criteria for different categories: a. Literary work: PDF format, max. 2000 words b. Scientific work: PDF format, max. 2000 words (excluding references)
We will notify the winners before 31 May 2024. We look forward to receiving your applications, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the role of animal experimentation in scientific research and hosting an insightful forum on this crucial and sensitive subject. For further information, contact: care@fens.org.
More Info: FENS Care Writing Competition
