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Promoting Diversity, Fostering Excellence

Scientists from diverse backgrounds contribute important research to the field, but face unique challenges. We engage with the global community to empower these voices, strengthening the field.

Diversity Resources

Read the Twitter conversation @SfNTweets from June 10 for conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience.

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  • SfN Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

    Review SfN's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

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  • Black Lives Matter and Neuroscience: Why This Moment Matters

    The Black Lives Matter Movement sparked a worldwide response indicating these issues have broad impact. SfN organized a panel discussion that took place July 2. A recording of the discussion is available for on-demand viewing.

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  • SfN June 2 Diversity Statement

    Core to SfN are the values of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Read SfN’s June 2 statement on diversity, inclusion, equity, and the need to engage those scientists historically excluded.

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  • Neuronline Resources

    Discover toolkits, articles, and interviews sharing advice on how to create equal opportunities for all scientists with Neuronline’s diversity resources.

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  • Looking for a Speaker?

    The following pages created by external organizations are available to identify speakers from diverse backgrounds.

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  • Neuronline Community

    Engage with other SfN members on topics of importance to you.

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  • Recruit Diverse Employees

    Make your next hire at the NeuroJobs Career Center. Our employer packages offer a range of exposure to the neuroscience community.

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Three Neuroscience 2017 Celebration of Women in Neuroscience luncheon attendees

Awards for Promotion, Mentoring of Women in Neuroscience Open

Learn more about SfN awards that honor the promotion and mentoring of women in neuroscience, including mentorship, professional development, and outstanding careers. Nominations due Friday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Nominate your colleagues today

Promoting Diversity

See how SfN's programs and awards advance female and underrepresented neuroscientists worldwide.

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  • Neuroscience Scholars Program

    NSP testimonial from Darryl Watkins "The networking opportunities provided by Neuroscience Scholars Program are most invaluable."

    Building the capacity of underrepresented graduate and postdoctoral researchers to cultivate long-term success.

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  • Latin American Training Program

    LATP testimonial from Raquel Campos, a 2019 LATP Fellow, 'The LATP has provided me an active network where we share experiences and help each other.'

    LATP is a unique training opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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  • Increasing Women in Neuroscience (IWiN)

    Our Department Chair Training to Increase Diversity is committed to promoting greater diversity and representation of women, minorities, and young investigators in all our activities.

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Diversity Events at Our Annual Meeting

  • Diversity Poster Session

    For trainees to present their research and network with other scientists. Past participants were sponsored by NSP, the Summer Program in Neuroscience, Ethics & Survival (SPINES), and others. Email nsp@sfn.org to learn more.

    • 2019 (PDF)
    • 2018 (PDF)
    • 2017 (PDF)

  • International Fellows Poster Session

    Meet the next generation of leading young investigators and network with peers from around the world. Trainees are sponsored by LATP, the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), and others. Email globalaffairs@sfn.org to learn more.

    • 2019 (PDF)
    • 2018 (PDF)
    • 2017 (PDF)

External Resources

Connect to other organizations that foster diversity through unique opportunities.

  • Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
  • Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (ENDURE)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
  • NINDS Diversity Policies & Resources
  • Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
  • SPARK Society
  • Summer Program in Neuroscience, Ethics & Survival (SPINES)
  • Black in Neuro

Related Articles from Neuronline

  • Women Neuroscientists: How to Speak up for Yourself and Others
  • Help Your Institution Increase Faculty Diversity Using SfN Toolkits
  • Success as a Minority Scientist: Eight Insights
  • How to Advocate for Yourself

Join the National Research Mentoring Network

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  • Free virtual mentorship
  • Grant-writing coaching groups
  • Mentorship training
  • Additional professional development programs

Visit NRMN

Contact us if you have questions

Email diversity@sfn.org or call (202) 962-4000

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