FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme 2025

FENS and the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO-PERC) are dedicated to supporting early career researchers and promoting intra-European mobility.

The FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme is designed to advance neuroscience research and training in Europe by enabling master or PhD students and early postdoctoral fellows to broaden their methodological expertise through targeted laboratory visits.

• Table of Content
• About Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)
• FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme
• Aim and Benefits of FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme
• Requirements for FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme

Aim and Benefits of FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme

• Maximum Grant Amount: EUR 4,000
• Usage: Funds can cover travel and local expenses during the exchange.
• Payment Structure: 60% of the grant will be awarded at least two weeks before the fellowship begins, with the remaining 40% provided upon completion of the exchange and submission of the grant report.

Requirements for FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme Qualification

To apply, candidates must:

• Be Master or PhD students in neuroscience or early postdoctoral fellows (within 5 years of starting their postdoc) currently based in Europe.
• Be members of a FENS member society, individual FENS members, or members of an IBRO organisation in the Pan-Europe region that is not a FENS member (see list below*).
• Have acceptance from the host laboratory.
• Have recommendation from the home laboratory.

Interview date, Process and Venue for FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme

Fellowship Specifications:

• Duration: 4 weeks (minimum) to 4 months (maximum). Stays exceeding 4 months must detail additional funding sources and outcomes for the FENS/IBRO-PERC-supported period.
• Location: Both home and host laboratories must be based in Europe, and the exchange must involve a change of country.
• Timeline: The fellowship must be completed within one year of being awarded.
• Budget Restrictions: Eligible expenses include travel (economy class) and housing. Insurance, equipment, groceries, and personal items are not covered.
• Report Submission: A final report is required within two months of completing the fellowship.
• Application Limitation: Candidates may submit only one application for one fellowship at one host laboratory per application round.

Application Considerations

When preparing your application, please ensure it addresses the following:

• The scientific quality of the proposed project.
• The value of the exchange for your training and research.
• The concrete scientific outcomes expected from the fellowship.
• The suitability of the candidate for the proposed project.
• The feasibility of achieving the fellowship objectives within the proposed timeframe.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For queries, please contact: [email protected]

For more details, visit FENS website.