Chen Science Writer Fellowship (for TPDA Recipients)
Forecasted
The Chen Science Writer Fellowship from the Society for Neuroscience trains TPDA recipients in science communication and meeting reporting at the annual Neuroscience meeting.
Funder: Society for Neuroscience
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (TPDA application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No separate stipend; TPDA recipients receive $1,000 (U.S./Canada/Mexico) or $2,500 (other countries) travel stipend plus registration to Neuroscience 2026.
Summary: Selective professional development fellowship for Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) recipients, focused on science communication, mentoring, and meeting reporting.
Key Information: Only TPDA recipients are eligible; no separate application outside TPDA process.
Description
The Chen Science Writer Fellowship is a unique professional development opportunity offered by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in partnership with the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute. This fellowship is designed exclusively for recipients of the Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) and aims to foster science communication skills through additional mentoring in presentation, networking, and science writing. Fellows are expected to summarize key discussions and research from the annual Neuroscience meeting, culminating in a meeting report published by the Chen Institute. The fellowship enhances the TPDA experience by providing extra resources and professional development activities focused on effective scientific outreach.
