Trainee Professional Development Award
Forecasted
The Trainee Professional Development Award from the Society for Neuroscience supports promising neuroscience trainees with research presentation opportunities and career development at the annual Neuroscience meeting.
Funder: Society for Neuroscience
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Submissions open (projected) | June 2027: Submissions close (projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 (U.S./Canada/Mexico trainees); $2,500 (trainees based elsewhere); plus complimentary meeting registration and professional development access.
Summary: Supports neuroscience trainees with travel, registration, and career development for participation in the annual Neuroscience meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be current SfN members and the presenting author of an accepted abstract; only in-person attendees receive travel stipends.
Description
The Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA), administered by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), recognizes and supports undergraduate and graduate students, post-baccalaureate, and postdoctoral scholars who demonstrate scientific merit and research excellence in neuroscience. The award is designed to facilitate participation in the annual Neuroscience meeting by providing travel stipends, complimentary registration, and access to exclusive professional development activities during and after the event. Awardees join an online cohort and receive continued support through Neuronline, fostering long-term career growth in the field.
