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[REMINDER] Fourth edition of the Seeing and Acting Workshop (SAW). University of Coimbra, Portugal, 24-26 September 2026
by Jorge Almeida July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

Dear colleague, (Sorry for the cross posting and mass email) *Registration* and *abstract submission* are now *open* for the fourth edition of the *Seeing and Acting Workshop (SAW <https://www.uc.pt/cogbooster/saw/2026/>)* that will take place at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra, *September 24-26, 2026 in Coimbra, Portugal*. Please register here: SAW 2026 - Seeing and Acting Workshop | Eventos | Universidade de Coimbra <https://ucstore.uc.pt/event/saw-2026-seeing-and-acting-workshop-14/register> For the fourth edition of SAW, we have, once again, an exciting and stimulating group of Invited Speakers: · *Marina Bedny*, Johns Hopkins University, USA · *Jeffrey Bowers*, University of Bristol, , UK · *Tim Kietzmann*, University of Osnabrück, Germany · *Robeta Klatzky*, Carnegie Mellon University, USA · *Kami Koldewyn*, Bangor University, UK · *Marius Peelen*, Radboud University, Netherlands · *Elizabeth Tibbetts*, University of Michigan, USA The goal of SAW is to provide a forum for cognitive science/neuroscience researchers from a range of perspectives who are interested in Perception and Action, broadly construed, to come together to discuss their research and develop new directions and collaborations. The format of the workshop is intended to encourage extensive discussion among participants. To this end, we have scheduled only a small number of invited speakers, and there are no concurrent talks. In addition to the individual seminars, there will be a poster session for students, postdocs and other researchers to present their work. *Abstract submission for posters closes on July 30, 2026*. The five best abstracts whose first author is a student or postdoc will receive a 200 euro award sponsored by NeuroVerse. Registration for the workshop will be open in a couple of weeks. To register, submit a poster abstract, or for more information, please visit: https://www.uc.pt/cogbooster/saw/2026/ and SAW 2026 - Seeing and Acting Workshop | Eventos | Universidade de Coimbra <https://ucstore.uc.pt/event/saw-2026-seeing-and-acting-workshop-14/register> Please note that there are a limited number of places (~120), which will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. To secure your place, please register as soon as possible. Note that you can register now and submit an abstract later (but before the July 30, 2026 deadline). SAW is powered by the ERA Chair CogBooster, and by the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Workshop Organizers: Jorge Almeida, Alfonso Caramazza, Paul Downing, Mel Goodale, Zoe Kourtzi, Angelika Lingnau, and Isabel Pavão Martins

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[jobs] Postdoc position in Surrey (UK): Research Fellow in Clinical Neuroscience, Sleep and Dementia
by Haar, Shlomi June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026

The postholder will contribute to an exciting international, multi‑centre research programme<https://www.asapcrn.org/research-community/teams/sharott> investigating the neural mechanisms underlying sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances in Parkinson’s disease. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team in Surrey and Oxford, and with collaborators across the ASAP Collaborative Research Network (CRN), an international, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional network working to address high-priority research questions about Parkinson's disease, supported by ASAP, in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). The role We are seeking an outstanding Research Fellow to help spearhead research to understand the relationship between EEG-defined oscillations during sleep and excessive sleepiness during the daytime in people living with Parkinson's and to develop and implement neuromodulation approaches to alleviate daytime sleepiness. The project is funded by Aligning Science Across Parkinson's and the William J. Fox Foundation, and will be conducted at the Surrey Sleep Research Centre at the University of Surrey. The research is part of a collaborative effort between researchers at the Universities of Surrey, Oxford, Harvard and Zurich. The successful applicant will, together with other researchers and clinical staff members, be responsible for conducting the clinical research protocol, analyses of EEG and behavioural data, delivering neuromodulation interventions, and preparing publications. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD in Neuroscience or related subject area, have experience in clinical neuroscience research and have excellent data analysis and programming skills. The successful applicant will be an active member of the Surrey Sleep Research Centre, and is expected to collaborate closely with researchers at Oxford, Harvard and Zurich. About you Crucial skills include EEG analysis and programming. Desirable skills are prior experience of working with human participants patients, particularly those with Parkinson's, dementia, or other cognitive disorders, experience in assessing cognitive function using standardised and experimental tasks, conducting non-invasive brain stimulation and/or EEG recording procedures. However, the role involves substantial training to bring the research fellow to the highest level of competence in those research approaches. How to apply Please apply on the University of Surrey website: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=15619 For more information and informal discussions, please contact Prof Dijk (d.j.dijk(a)surrey.ac.uk; 01483 689341)

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2026 INCTN meeting @ Trieste, Italy - 22-24 Sept - abstract submission deadline approaching
by Eugenio Piasini June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026

Dear all, This is a reminder that the abstract submission deadline is approaching for the 2026 meeting of the Italian Network for Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience, which will take place from September 22-24th in Trieste. Submit your abstract by July 10th! We look forward to a great programme with invited and contributed talks on Computational, Theoretical, and Systems Neuroscience, led by keynotes from Máté Lengyel, Sandro Romani, and Fanny Cazettes. We will also have a number of contributed talks and poster sessions to give everybody an opportunity to share their research; and finally, there will be ample time for discussions by the sea side. Please visit our website to see the full lineup of invited speakers and for more information: https://inctn.it/ or register directly here<https://indico.sissa.it/event/190/>. We look forward to seeing you all in Trieste ! The organisers: Francesca Mastrogiuseppe, Eugenio Piasini, and Sebastian Goldt

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[jobs] Postdoc position in Toulouse (France): Deep learning models of the Global Workspace
by Rufin VanRullen June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

Postdoctoral position available in an ERC-funded project exploring deep-learning implementations of the Global Workspace theory. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated post-doc to join our group in Toulouse, France in the Fall/Winter of 2026. The successful candidate will have a PhD and formal training in AI, Computer Science or related fields (e.g. computational neuroscience), and a keen interest in cognitive neuroscience. Our ERC Advanced Grant "GLoW" (2023-2028) aims to take inspiration from neuroscience and cognitive theories to build deep neural network models of cognition, capable of integrating or "grounding" information across sensory and linguistic modalities, and of displaying flexible cognitive behavior. Details on the ideas developed in the project can be found in this Opinion paper <https://www.cell.com/trends/neurosciences/fulltext/S0166-2236(21)00077-1>. The project is headed by Rufin VanRullen (CNRS, Toulouse, France), with external advisors Ryota Kanai (Araya, Tokyo, Japan) and Murray Shanahan (ICL/Deepmind, London, UK). Our lab <https://rufinv.github.io/> is part of the CerCo Institute <https://cerco.cnrs.fr/en> as well as the Artificial and Natural Intelligence Toulouse Institute (ANITI) <https://aniti.univ-toulouse.fr/en/>. Our team has many opportunities to collaborate with neuroscientists, computer scientists, linguists, roboticists etc. We have access to in-house (GPU) computing clusters as well as research-dedicated supercomputers. Typical appointments for post-docs are for 1 year, renewable for a 2nd year and beyond. The beginning post-doc salary is about 2,500 Euros/month (net), and can reach 3,500 Euros/month (net) for more experienced post-docs. The application procedure and additional information can be found on the CNRS portal <https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5549-LESMAR-017/Default.aspx?lang=EN>. Please direct any query to: rufin.vanrullen [at] cnrs.fr --

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Postdoctoral Fellow – Generative AI for Mental Health at the Global Center for AI in Mental Health (GCAIMH) in New York
by Salvador Dura-Bernal June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow – Generative AI for Mental Health Global Center for AI in Mental Health (GCAIMH) University at Albany (SUNY) and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Albany, NY / Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid) Two-Year Fellowship Position Summary The Global Center for AI in Mental Health (GCAIMH),<https://gcaimh.org/> a collaboration between the University at Albany and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, seeks an outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow in Generative Artificial Intelligence to advance innovative AI solutions that improve mental health access, quality, and outcomes at scale. This position is funded through the Empire AI Postdoctoral Fellows Program and offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, mental health, global health, and public-good technology. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, computer scientists, and global health partners across SUNY institutions and international collaborators, the Fellow will contribute to the research, design, development, deployment, and evaluation of cutting-edge generative AI tools that support both frontline mental health interventions and evidence-based psychotherapy. Research Focus The Fellow will play a leading role in the development and evaluation of AI-powered initiatives for expanding access and equity in mental health, including but not limited to: JulienPFA: An AI-supported implementation tool designed to strengthen Psychological First Aid (PFA) delivery during humanitarian crises, disasters, terrorism, and mass violence events. The system offers just-in-time guidance to non-specialist providers while supporting implementation fidelity, workforce development, and ethical learning systems. TherAssist: A clinician-facing generative AI platform that supports psychotherapists delivering evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression through real-time analysis, personalized treatment recommendations, and fidelity monitoring. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: * Research, design, develop, and evaluate generative AI models for mental health applications. * Deploy and use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to constrain large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems. * Conduct research using large-scale clinical, behavioral, and linguistic datasets. * Utilize Empire AI computing resources for model training, evaluation, and deployment. * Develop methods for responsible, ethical, and explainable AI in healthcare settings. * Collaborate with clinicians, mental health researchers, software engineers, and data scientists. * Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences. * Contribute to grant proposals and research dissemination activities. * Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in AI and mental health research. * Support partnerships with international collaborators focused on global mental health innovation. Required Qualifications * Ph.D. completed by start date, and not more than 5 years ago, in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Science, Data Science, Computational Neuroscience, Biomedical Informatics, or a closely related social science field with demonstrated skills and experience in computer science/artificial intelligence/machine learning. * Demonstrated expertise with large language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI systems, and/or multimodal AI. * Strong programming skills in Python and experience developing web-based AI applications with modern frameworks (e.g., Google Cloud Vertex, Gemini, CloudRun, Kubernetes, Firebase). * Experience working with large datasets and high-performance computing environments. * Strong publication record or evidence of research productivity. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively about complicated scientific topics with a range of audiences. * Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments. Preferred Qualifications * Experience applying AI to healthcare, mental health, psychology, or social science domains. * Familiarity with responsible AI, AI ethics, fairness, privacy, and safety considerations. * Knowledge of natural language processing, speech analysis, or conversational AI systems. * Experience working with clinical or healthcare data. Research Environment The mission of GCAIMH is to leverage artificial intelligence to improve mental health as a public good through innovative research, workforce development, and scalable solutions with local and global impact. See website: https://gcaimh.org<https://gcaimh.org/>. To support this mission, the Fellow will have access to Empire AI's state-of-the-art high-performance computing infrastructure, enabling research that requires large-scale AI model training and evaluation. Appointment Details * Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Generative AI for Mental Health * Appointment Length: Two years * Salary Range: $85,000 annually, plus benefits. * Location: The position will be physically located at the University at Albany with occasional site visits to SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn. Hybrid arrangements will be considered. * Start Date: Fall 2026 (anticipated) Application Instructions Applicants should submit: 1. Cover letter describing research interests and fit for the position 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Representative publications or writing samples 4. Contact information for three professional references Submit application materials to: Amy Nitza, Ph.D. Director, Global Center for AI in Mental Health University at Albany anitza(a)albany.edu<mailto:anitza@albany.edu> Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open till filled. Commitment to Public Impact This position offers a rare opportunity to develop AI technologies that address critical challenges in mental health care, including workforce shortages, treatment quality, implementation fidelity, and equitable access to services worldwide. The successful candidate will contribute to innovations designed to improve mental health outcomes for diverse populations while advancing responsible and ethical AI development. ________________________________ The contents of this email message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the addressee. The information may also be legally privileged. This transmission is sent in trust, for the sole purpose of delivery to the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, any use, reproduction or dissemination of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify sender by reply email or by (718) 270-HELP.

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[CFP Deadline Extension] BEACON 2026 Workshop @ ICMI – Grounding Abstract Concepts in Multimodal Interaction (Deadline: July 17, 2026)
by rahul.simha.is＠gmail.com June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

[Apologies for multiple posts; please distribute to interested colleagues and relevant mailing lists.] Dear all, We are pleased to announce that the submission deadline for the BEACON 2026 Workshop — Beyond the Concrete: Grounding Abstract Concepts in Multimodal Interaction, co-located with ACM ICMI 2026, has been extended to July 17, 2026. BEACON 2026 brings together researchers working on multimodal representation learning, embodied and developmental models, robotics, cognitive science, and hybrid cognitive architectures. The workshop aims to consolidate computational approaches, datasets, and evaluation methodologies for abstract concept grounding while identifying shared assumptions and open research challenges. A keynote talk will be given by Professor Gabriella Vigliocco, Professor of the Psychology of Language at University College London. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Grounding abstract concepts in multimodal interaction Hierarchical and developmental models of abstraction Cross-modal abstraction and alignment Embodied and interactive concept learning Multimodal action and goal representations Affective and contextual abstraction Embodied and interactive learning of abstract language Hybrid cognitive architectures for abstract grounding Evaluation methodologies for abstract concept grounding Multimodal datasets and benchmarks for abstract concepts Applications of abstract grounding in HCI and HRI Submission Formats Short papers: 4 pages Full papers: 8 pages All accepted and presented papers will be included in the proceedings of the ACM ICMI 2026 workshops. Submission Instructions Submit through the ICMI 2026 PCS portal: https://new.precisionconference.com/icmi26/ After signing in, select: SIGCHI → ICMI 2026 → ICMI 2026 Workshop: Beyond a Concrete: Grounding Abstract Concepts in Multimodal Interaction Then click Go. Updated Important Dates Submission deadline: July 17, 2026 Notification of acceptance: July 31, 2026 Camera-ready submission: August 7, 2026 Workshop: October 9, 2026 Workshop website: https://beacon2026.github.io/ We welcome contributions from the multimodal interaction, artificial intelligence, robotics, human–computer interaction, human–robot interaction, and cognitive science communities. For questions, please contact Rahul Singh Maharjan at rahul.simha.is(a)gmail.com Best regards, Rahul Singh Maharjan on behalf of the BEACON 2026 Organizers

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Doctoral Summer School on Robotics and Intelligent Machines
by Calogero Maria Oddo June 26, 2026

June 26, 2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) Join us in the seaside of Tuscany, Italy, for a week of training, innovation, hands-on experimentation, and international networking. From August 30 to September 6, 2026, DRIMS will bring together PhD students, researchers, and professionals from academia and industry for an immersive experience dedicated to the latest advances in robotics and intelligent machines. The programme combines lectures, hands-on activities, multidisciplinary teamwork, project-based learning, and networking opportunities with leading researchers and peers from around the world. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in areas including: • 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 • 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 • 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 • 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻–𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 Several full and partial registration fee waivers are available thanks to the generous support of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS), the Italian Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Machines (I-RIM), the BRIEFS research infrastructure, and several sponsoring companies (https://www.phdrims.com/sponsors.php<https://www.phdrims.com/sponsors.php?s=7>). 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: • https://www.phdrims.com/ • https://www.santannapisa.it/en/alta-formazione/4th-Doctoral-Summer-School-o… We look forward to welcoming the next generation of researchers and innovators in robotics and intelligent machines, The DRIMS Steering and Scientific Committee https://www.phdrims.com/comitato_organizzatore.php<https://www.phdrims.com/comitato_organizzatore.php?s=3> -- Calogero M. Oddo, PhD (‪Scholar‬<https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=it&user=y1rffgkAAAAJ&view_op=list_w…>, Scopus<https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=16176089500>) Associate Professor of Bioengineering, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy https://www.santannapisa.it/en/calogero-maria-oddo http://www.santannapisa.it/en/neuro-robotic-touch-laboratory Vice-Director, Centro Interdisciplinare Linceo Giovani https://www.lincei.it/en/oddo-calogero-maria email: calogero.oddo(a)santannapisa.it<mailto:calogero.oddo@santannapisa.it> While it suits me to email now, I do not expect a reply outside of your own working hours.

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Deadline approaching: Call for Abstracts for the Bernstein Conference 2026
by Bernstein Conference June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

+++ The Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience invites proposals for Poster Sessions at the Bernstein Conference 2026 in Frankfurt am Main. +++ ____ *Bernstein Conference * Each year, the Bernstein Network invites the international computational neuroscience community to the annual Bernstein Conference for intensive scientific exchange. It has established itself as one of the most renowned conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs, and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries.** https://www.bernstein-conference.de/ <https://www.bernstein-conference.de/> ____ *IMPORTANT DATES * Bernstein Conference: *September 28 – October 1, 2026 * Deadlines: *Poster Session* abstract submission: *July 1, 2026 at 15:00 CEST Travel Grant *application: *July 1, 2026 at 17:00 CEST * Notification of acceptance: *July 2026 **____ ABSTRACTS* We invite the computational neuroscience community to submit their abstracts for Poster Sessions. All accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). Further information can be found here: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/abstract-submission/ <https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/abstract-submission/> ____ *TRAVEL GRANTS* To support the participation of young researchers at the Bernstein Conference, the Bernstein Network offers up to 10 Travel Grants, each endowed with 500 €. Further information can be found here: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/early-career-scientists/t… <https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/early-career-scientists/t…> ____ *INVITED SPEAKERS* Roshan Cools (Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, The Netherlands) Benjamin Grewe (Institute of Neuroinformatics of the ETH and UZH, Switzerland) Andreas Herz (LMU Munich, Germany) Ewelina Knapska (Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Poland) John Krakauer (Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal) Jeehyun Kwag (Seoul National University, Korea) Anna Levina (University of Tübingen, Germany) Richard Naud (University of Ottawa, Canada) Bence Ölveczky (Harvard University, USA) Sandro Romani (Janelia Research Campus, USA) ____ *CONFERENCE COMMITTEE* Stefan Rotter (Conference Chair) Matthias Kaschube (Conference Host) Tim Vogels (Program Chair) Panayiota Poirazi (Program Vice Chair) Katharina Wilmes (Workshop Chair) Juan Álvaro Gallego(Workshop Vice Chair) & Nicolas Brunel, Alex Cayco-Gajic, Monika Jadi, Jennifer Li, Wiktor Młynarski, Richard Naud, Joseph Raimondo, Tatyana Sharpee, Taro Toyoizumi, Eleni Vassilaki ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de>

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Call for participation - Summer School on Computational Decision Sciences, London, Sept 7-11
by Subramoney, Anand June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

Dear all, It’s our pleasure to announce the Graduate Summer School on Computational Decision Sciences (GSS-CDS<https://center-decision-sciences.com/cds-graduate-school-2026/>)––the second edition of the summer school at the Centre for Decision Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London. What GSS-CDS will bring together an interdisciplinary audience tackling decision making in different scientific fields (see Program<https://center-decision-sciences.com/program-2026/>). The focus is on mathematical and computational modelling, integrating concepts and methods from mathematical psychology, computational psychiatry, computational neuroscience, computational social sciences, machine learning, and cultural evolution. Attendees will benefit from talks from leading researchers and practical hands-on sessions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive career advice during social networking events and reflect critically about research practices in EDI sessions. Where and When GSS-CDS will take place at Stewart House, within Senate House<https://center-decision-sciences.com/directions/>, in Central London, on September 7th-11th (see Schedule<https://center-decision-sciences.com/schedule-2026/>). Target audience GSS-CDS is targeted towards attendees from diverse fields (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, social sciences, computer science, etc.) and career stages (masters, PhD, postdoc, and junior PI). Prerequisite A basic background knowledge in elementary statistics (e.g., probability theory) and programming in Python/R is highly recommended to master the technical skills, but no prior experience with computational modeling is required. Registration Course fee is £480 (includes the registration fee, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, reception events and VAT). To register, please visit this page<https://center-decision-sciences.com/registration-2/>. Places are limited and registrations will close on Monday, June 15th, at 10am UK time. Please feel free to share this information with anyone you think might be interested in participating. Looking forward to seeing you all in September. Best wishes, Gabriele, Nura, Anand This email, its contents and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. In certain circumstances, it may also be subject to legal privilege. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, or copying is not permitted. If you have received this email in error, please notify us and immediately and permanently delete it. Any views or opinions expressed in personal emails are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Royal Holloway, University of London. It is your responsibility to ensure that this email and any attachments are virus free.

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Last Call: Apply to the Master in Data Management and Curation in Trieste, Italy (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
by Eugenio Piasini June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Dear all, We would like to remind you that applications for the 2026–2027 edition of the Master in Data Management and Curation (MDMC), jointly organized by AREA Science Park<https://www.areasciencepark.it/en/> and SISSA<https://www.sissa.it/> in Trieste, Italy, are open until 30 June 2026, 1PM CEST. MDMC is an advanced postgraduate program designed to train the next generation of professionals in Research Data Management, FAIR data, Open Science, data stewardship, semantic technologies, and AI-enabled data infrastructures. The program combines lectures from international experts with a six-month internship carried out within leading research institutions and organizations like OGS<https://www.ogs.it/en>, FBK<https://energy.fbk.eu/>, FIF<https://www.fegato.it/eng/>, CNR-IOM<https://www.iom.cnr.it/> and several companies. Multiple forms of financial support are available for outstanding candidates: • 5 institutional fellowships offered by OGS<https://www.ogs.it/en>, SISSA<https://www.sissa.it/>, and AREA Science Park,<https://www.areasciencepark.it/en/> covering the participation fee and, in some cases, including an additional financial grant. • 8 additional tuition fee waivers for the highest-ranked candidates admitted to the program. • 6 excellence grants of €3,000. • Additional financial support opportunities for non-resident students. The total amount of available support makes MDMC accessible to a large number of talented candidates interested in pursuing a career in data management, data stewardship, Open Science, and research infrastructures. Further details on the program, admission requirements, and available fellowships can be found at: https://www.areasciencepark.it/call/mdmc/

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