FENS is excited to announce that the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Committee on Animals in Research (FENS CARE) now  calls for:  

Letters to a fictional Member of the European Parliament (MEP) to convince them to support the continued use of animals in neuroscience research. 

FENS CARE announces the second edition of its writing competition for early-career scientists to contribute their insights and perspectives on animal experiments in brain research. 

Animal experimentation has been a longstanding practice in scientific research, contributing to numerous advancements in medicine, biology, and other fields. However, the ethical implications and evolving alternative methods have raised questions about the continued necessity of animal experiments. 

We invite passionate and innovative students and early-career scientists to contribute to this crucial topic and win a prize of EUR 1000. Additionally, outstanding contributions will be considered for publication in the FENS society journal, the European Journal of Neuroscience, will be advertised on the FENS website and will be presented during the coming FENS Forum in Barcelona, 6-10 July 2026. 

🗓️ Deadline: 23 February 2026, 17:00 CET
👉 Learn more and submit your contribution here: https://buff.ly/kZNpwWx