International Neuroscience

2009 International Fellows Poster Session

In recent years, SfN’s membership and chapters participation has become increasingly international, with “regular” (non-student) international membership growing more than twice as fast as regular U.S. membership between 2001 and 2007. Currently, 37 percent of SfN members are non-U.S. residents. SfN not only serves as the main professional society for neuroscientists in the United States, but also as the largest individual membership society for neuroscientists internationally.

SfN is committed to meeting the needs of its international members from all regions of the world, through programming and collaborations with other national and regional organizations. In additional SfN strives to support its international members by facilitating scientific networking, providing opportunities for professional development, promoting public information and general education of neuroscience, and informing legislators and policymakers about neuroscience research and its implications for public policy and funding.

International Affairs Committee – All of SfN’s international programs and activities are led and coordinated by its International Affairs Committee. Information about the committee, including its charter and current members can be found on the IAC main page.
Professional Development Programs and Opportunities for International Members – SfN provides a number of training programs, travel fellowships, and other professional development opportunities for its international members.
Public Education and Advocacy – Resources for international members interested in engaging in public education and advocacy campaigns in their own countries/localities.
Engagement with National, Regional, and International Societies – To further its international mission, SfN collaborates with national, regional, and international societies including joint development of international educational and training programs and public education and advocacy initiatives.

For questions or more information about SfN’s international activities, please contact SfN at globalaffairs@sfn.org.