The FENS/IBRO-PERC support for courses organised by the FENS Schools Network provides stipends for Master and PhD students attending the Synapse Assembly, Function and Plasticity course, held from 2 to 6 November 2026 at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Portugal. The course is organised by the PhD Programme in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine (PDBEB), Portugal.

Overview

This opportunity supports students located in Europe (excluding Portugal) to attend a specialised neuroscience course focused on synapse assembly, function, and plasticity. The course is part of the FENS Schools Network and aims to provide advanced training for early-career researchers in the field.

Funding and Benefits

• Stipend: Up to EUR 750 per selected student. The exact amount is calculated based on the distance in kilometres from the student’s affiliation location to the course location, using the Erasmus+ distance calculator.
• Registration fee: Waived for selected students.
• Accommodation and meals: Provided for selected students.

Eligibility

• Eligible candidates: Master and PhD students.
• Location requirement: Applicants must be located in Europe, excluding Portugal.

Deadline and Timeline

• Application deadline: 31 July 2026.
• Course dates: 2–6 November 2026.

Contact Information

For further details about the course, visit the Synapse Assembly, Function and Plasticity course page. General information about FENS grants and stipends is available on the FENS website.