EurekAlert! Neuroscience 2026

Neuroscience 2026 will be in Washington, D.C., November 14–18, with most press events and much of the scientific programming also offered virtually. Learn more about the Neuroscience 2026 Virtual Component.

This year, SfN is offering four special events in addition to its annual line up of press conferences:

Extending Brain Health Through Lifestyle Choices: Myth Vs. Fact
In partnership with SciLine
Preview of Embargoed Science Paper
Exclusive preview of a forthcoming Science paper
New Research from SfN Journals
An inside look into select JNeurosci and eNeuro papers before they're published
NIH Institute/Center/Office Director Press Briefing
Leaders from NIH will discuss recent neuroscience-related news and initiatives and take questions during this press-only event.

Visit the Press Events tab to learn more about each of these events and explore other newsworthy offerings.

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2-Nov-2026

Society for Neuroscience 2026 Promotion of Women in Neuroscience Awards

Society for Neuroscience
Grant and Award Announcement

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will honor four neuroscientists with this year’s Promotion of Women in Neuroscience Awards for their commitment to supporting and mentoring women in neuroscience. The awards will be presented during SfN’s annual meeting.

Meeting: Neuroscience 2026

2-Nov-2026

Society for Neuroscience 2026 Science Education and Outreach Awards

Society for Neuroscience
Grant and Award Announcement

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will present four neuroscientists and three chapters with this year’s Science Education and Outreach Awards, which include the Award for Education in Neuroscience, the Science Educator Award, the Chapter of the Year Award, and the Next Generation Award. The awards will be presented during SfN’s annual meeting.

Meeting: Neuroscience 2026

2-Nov-2026

Society for Neuroscience 2026 Outstanding Career and Research Achievement Awards

Society for Neuroscience
Grant and Award Announcement

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will honor four pioneering researchers whose innovative work has transformed the understanding of the nervous system with this year’s Outstanding Career and Research Achievement Awards. This year’s awards honor scientists whose work ranges from the structure of receptors to the structure of the cortex and from theoretical models of plasticity to therapies designed to harness it to treat addiction. The awards will be presented at Neuroscience 2026, November 14–18 in Washington, D.C.

Meeting: Neuroscience 2026

2-Nov-2026

Society for Neuroscience 2026 Early Career Awards

Society for Neuroscience
Grant and Award Announcement

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will present this year’s Early Career Awards to 10 neuroscientists whose early career discoveries have already transformed the field. The recipients of the Early Career Awards will be honored during SfN’s annual meeting.

Meeting: Neuroscience 2026

22-Jul-2026

Media registration open for Neuroscience 2026 — the world’s premier neuroscience event

Society for Neuroscience
Meeting Announcement

WASHINGTON — Free media registration is now open for Neuroscience 2026, the largest and most influential gathering of brain scientists and clinicians in the world. This year’s annual meeting will take place November 14–18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., and online.

Meeting: Neuroscience 2026