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NeuroData AI Summer School: applications open for July 2027 at HHMI-Janelia

by Ben Dichter

Applications are open for the NeuroData AI Summer School, a one-week residential program on reanalyzing open neurophysiology data, July 19 to 24, 2027 at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, Virginia (arrive July 18, depart July 24 or 25). The school continues NeuroDataReHack, which ran five times from 2022 to 2026, and is now supported by a five-year NINDS R25 award. Participants learn to find, stream, and analyze NWB datasets on the DANDI Archive with tools such as SpikeInterface, Pynapple, NeMoS and Neurosift, and spend most of the week in small teams on a reanalysis project of their own. New this year is a track on AI methods for neural data, from foundation models to working effectively and responsibly with coding agents. Lectures are given by the people who build the tools, and every lecture is recorded and published. The school is free to attend. Lodging and meals are covered, and funding for travel is available. We welcome PhD students, postdocs, and faculty from all areas of neuroscience with basic Python or MATLAB experience. Preference goes to applicants with a specific reanalysis project in mind. Applications close January 29, 2027 and are reviewed on a rolling basis: https://neurodata-ai.org/apply <https://neurodata-ai.org/apply/?utm_source=SOURCE&utm_medium=email&utm_camp…> Past projects, recorded lectures, and reports from previous years: https://neurodata-ai.org <https://neurodata-ai.org/?utm_source=SOURCE&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=a…> Questions: ben.dichter(a)catalystneuro.com Ben Dichter Program Director, NeuroData AI Summer School

Sept. 22, 2026

Call for applications: Gatsby Unit PhD Programme 2027 entry

by I-Chun Lin

4-Year PhD Programme in Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning Deadline: 17:00 GMT, Monday 9 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 intake of the Gatsby Unit PhD programme at University College London (UCL). Students study toward a PhD in either machine learning or theoretical neuroscience, with minor emphasis in the complementary field. New students will join at the start of the academic year in September. First-year courses provide a solid foundation in machine learning, theoretical neuroscience and systems neuroscience, after which students pursue PhD projects specialising in machine learning, theoretical neuroscience, or both. Students benefit from close interaction with researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour and the ELLIS Unit at UCL, alongside strong links with other research groups across UCL and beyond. Full funding is available regardless of nationality. The studentship covers UCL tuition fees for both home and international students and includes an annual tax-free stipend as well as travel budget for attending conferences and workshops. We also welcome applicants who have secured, or are seeking, funding from other sources. The applicant should have a strong analytical and mathematical background, a keen interest in neuroscience, machine learning or both, and a relevant first degree, for example in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Neuroscience or Cognitive Psychology. Applications should be submitted directly to us through the Gatsby Recruitment Portal. Please review the information on the programme webpage (www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gatsby/study-and-work/gatsby-unit-phd-programme<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gatsby/study-and-work/gatsby-unit-phd-pr…>) carefully before starting your application. About the Unit The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit is a leading research centre focused on theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. Our research focuses on the mathematical principles of learning, perception, cognition and action in brains and machines. We study causality; neural systems; neural representations; neural data analysis; computation and dynamics; learning; theory of deep learning; reinforcement learning; kernel methods; graphical models; Bayesian statistics; network and relational data. For more information on our research, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gatsby/research<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gatsby/research>. We are a community of around 50 academic, research and support staff, and students, committed to building an inclusive and supportive research environment. We function as far as possible as a single research group, with strong cohesion fostered via unit-wide activities such as tea hours, external seminars and journal clubs. Many leading researchers in machine learning and theoretical neuroscience have studied or worked in the Unit, including two Nobel Prize winners. Over 40% of our PhD and postdoctoral alumni hold faculty positions, while around 30% work in research development roles at companies such as Google DeepMind (itself founded by two of our alumni), Meta and Anthropic. Find out more about our faculty members and network of alumni at www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gatsby/people<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gatsby/people>. -- I-Chun Lin Scientific Programme Manager Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL

Sept. 22, 2026

Patagonian School of Science: Application deadline extended to 25 September 2026

by Ines Samengo

The deadline to apply for the Patagonian School of Science "Dynamics of Large-Scale Neural Systems" has been extended to September 25. The school will take place from December 8–19, 2026, at Brazo Huemul, on the northern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Patagonia, Argentina. The school will bring together 20–25 PhD students and postdocs with international researchers to explore how large populations of neurons give rise to behaviour. The faculty includes Edvard Moser (2014 Nobel Laureate), Rafael Yuste, Susanne Schreiber, Carina Curto, Nachum Ulanovsky, Soledad Gonzalo Cogno, Christian Machens, Iván Davidovich, Valeria Della Maggiore, Emilio Kropff and Inés Samengo. The school will combine lectures, student presentations, workshops, discussions, and one-to-one interactions with faculty. It will take place in a remote setting with limited connectivity, creating an environment where participants can focus on scientific discussion and face-to-face interaction. Applications are open until September 25, 2026. The registration fee is USD 1,200 and includes accommodation and meals for the duration of the school. *Financial support may be available for students who do not have sufficient institutional funding.* Full information about the programme, faculty, and application process is available here: https://ib.edu.ar/patagonian_school_sciences2026/ Enquiries: psos(a)ib.edu.ar

Sept. 21, 2026

Call for Papers-ICICIP 2027, Vientiane and Luang Prabang, February 8-14, 2027 (Submission deadline: October 1, 2026)

by Nian Ashlee Zhang

*Call for Papers* Conference website: https://conference.cs.cityu.edu.hk/icicip/ The 15th International Conference on Intelligent Control and Information Processing (ICICIP 2027) will be held in Vientiane and Luang Prabang (the present and former capitals of Laos), from February 8-14, 2027. The conference will take place at rich historical and cultural sites, including two on UNESCO's World Heritage List and Tentative List. Building on the successes of previous events, ICICIP 2027 aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, and educators to present state-of-the-art research and applications across related fields. The conference will feature pre-conference, tutorials, plenary speeches given by world-renowned scholars, regular sessions with broad coverage, special sessions focusing on popular topics, and post-conference tutorials/workshops in conjunction with the main event. Authors are invited to contribute high-quality papers to ICICIP 2027. In addition, proposals for special sessions within the conference's technical scope are solicited. Special sessions, organized by internationally recognized experts, aim to bring together researchers on focused topics. Papers submitted for special sessions are to be peer-reviewed using the same criteria as for contributed papers. Researchers interested in organizing special sessions are invited to submit brief proposals to the ICICIP 2027 special sessions chairs. A special session proposal should include the session title, a brief description of the scope and motivation, names, contact information, and brief biographical information on the organizers. Authors are invited to submit full-length papers (the nominal number of pages is 10) by the submission deadline through the online submission system. Special session organizers are also invited to enlist six or more papers with cohesive topics to form special sessions. The submission of a paper implies that the paper is original and has not been submitted under review or is not copyright-protected elsewhere, and will be presented by an author if accepted. All submitted papers will be refereed by experts in the field based on the criteria of originality, significance, quality, and clarity. The authors of accepted papers will have the opportunity to revise their papers and incorporate the referees' comments and suggestions. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. Selected high-quality papers may be included in several journal special issues. The paper submission system is now open. Submission link: https://openreview.net/group?id=IEEE.org/ICICIP/2027/Conference *Submission deadline: October 1, 2026*

Sept. 20, 2026

Postdoctoral Scholar Neuroimaging

by Ayan Sengupta

*WE ARE HIRING!* The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholar in Neuroimaging. Please apply here <https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNLV-external/job/UNLV1-Main-Campu…> . ------------------------------------------------- Ayan Sengupta, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Sept. 18, 2026

SNUFA 2026 abstract submission deadline in one week (Sept 25)

by Friedemann Zenke

This is a quick reminder that the abstract submission deadline for SNUFA 2026 is one week away: September 25, 2026 (anywhere on earth). SNUFA 2026 takes place 4-5 November 2026 (online), with invited talks from Giulia D'Angelo (Czech Technical University in Prague), Eugene Izhikevich (Brain Corp and DeepSpike), Mihai Petrovici (University of Bern), and Susanne Schreiber (Humboldt University). If you're planning to submit an abstract on spiking neural networks, learning algorithms, or the analysis of trained spiking circuits, now's the time-submission and registration are open at https://snufa.net/2026. Looking forward to your submissions! SNUFA 2026 is brought to you by Sacha van Albada, Jason Eshraghian, Dan Goodman, and Friedemann Zenke

Sept. 18, 2026

2027 NICE Conference in Brighton, UK April 6-8 2027

by Aimone, Brad

NICE 2027 will be held 6th - 9th April in Brighton, United Kingdom. The 2027 Neuro-Inspired Computing Elements (NICE) Conference is the 14th annual meeting of researchers in the neural computing, neuromorphic, and NeuroAI fields. Like previous editions, NICE 2027 will focus on the interplay between neural theory, neural algorithms, neuromorphic architectures and hardware, and applications for neural computing technology. NICE aims to involve diverse participation from all over the world and bring together research communities with universities, government, and industry. For venue details, agenda information and registration please see https://niceworkshop.org/nice-2027/ Submission Guidelines Regular papers (4-8 pages, not including references, no supplemental material) will be due 11th November via https://easychair.org/cfp/nice2027. Papers will be reviewed by the program committee on the basis of quality and clarity of the work (not length). Papers should cover unpublished work and emphasize the novel aspects and potential impact on the neural computing community. From these submissions we will invite several full talks (25 minutes), lightning talks (10 minutes), with the option to be published as an online proceedings volume (details below). An additional set of submissions will be invited for poster presentations, but may not be included in the proceedings. The 2027 NICE proceedings will be published and indexed through IEEE Conference Proceedings this year. Important Dates * Regular Paper Due Date: 11th November 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AoE) * Regular Paper/ Abstracts Decision Notification: 20th December 2026 * Late Breaking News Abstracts Due: 1st February 2027, AoE * Late Breaking News Abstracts Decision Notification: 16th February 2027 * Camera Ready Papers Due: 9th March 2027 AoE * Conference (Talks): 6th - 8th April 2027 * Conference (Tutorials): 9th April 2027 List of Topics A full list of topics is in the Call for Papers (https://easychair.org/cfp/nice2027) NICE focus areas span the whole field of neuromorphic computing and theoretical neuroscience, including algorithm development, neurally inspired frameworks, hardware architectures, sensing technologies, software frameworks, and applications. During submission, please indicate which of the following topics your paper impacts.

Sept. 17, 2026

PhD position in computational neuroscience at University of South Carolina

by Z S

Dear all, Dr. Sha’s lab (https://shazhiqiang.wixsite.com/sha-lab) at the University of South Carolina is seeking *PhD students in computational neuroscience *in the Department of Psychology. Our lab is affiliated with the Carolina Autism & Neurodevelopment Center, the Institute for Mind & Brain, and working closely with the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging in Columbia, center of SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Our lab explores the mechanisms of atypical brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorders) by leveraging computational modeling (e.g., deep learning models) to bridge neural circuitry, exposure (e.g., early life adversity) and psychopathological phenotypes, and treatment outcomes. These innovative projects will leverage state-of-the-art machine learning models and neuroimaging, supported by the brand-new Brain Imaging Center (with 3T and 7T MRI scanners) and the Biobehavioral Research Center at the University of South Carolina. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated student to gain hands-on experience with neuroimaging (e.g., MRI) and biomedical research techniques. The candidate will have full access to rich in-house and public datasets, and advanced neuroimaging platforms. Our lab fosters a collaborative and productive environment, and we actively support PhD students in generating high-quality research publications, applying for fellowships and securing their future career paths. Key roles: · Data analysis; present results and publish papers under the PI’s supervision · Keep up-to-date on relevant studies and methods, and actively discuss them with the PI · Present your work at national and international conferences Requirements: · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computational neuroscience, math, data science, biostatistics, biomedical engineering) · Experience with neuroimaging MRI data analysis is preferred. · Candidates with coding experience are preferred. How to apply: Please submit your CV to Dr. Sha (zsha(a)mailbox.sc.edu)

Sept. 16, 2026

NITMB Fellowships Call for Applications

by William L. Kath

*NITMB Fellowships Call for Applications* NITMB is seeking early-career researchers who have an interest in transforming biological research and inspiring new mathematical discoveries. This opportunity is open to researchers who want to develop mathematical, theoretical, and computational approaches to study any area of biology. This position is open to individuals less than seven years post-attainment of their Ph.D. degree. Applicants will need to have completed a doctoral degree by September 1, 2027 in one of the following fields: * Mathematical and Physical Sciences * Biological Sciences * Computer Science * Engineering * or related fields For full consideration, applications must be submitted by *November 15, 2026.* See here for more information: https://www.nitmb.org/nitmb-fellows-program/ Apply here: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28792

Sept. 16, 2026

Organization for Computational Neurosciences - call for self-nominations to the Board of Directors

by Rubchinsky, Leonid L

Dear colleagues, The Organization for Computational Neurosciences is inviting self-nominations for the election to the OCNS Board of Directors. All members with active OCNS membership status (all dues paid before the application deadline) can self-nominate, provided they: (i) have been a member of OCNS for a minimum of 12 months, or (ii) have attended an on-site CNS conference in the past. Information about the new Directors’ election and how to apply can be found at https://www.cnsorg.org/election-procedures The deadline for application is October 7, 2026. Best regards, Leonid Rubchinsky OCNS Vice President On behalf of the OCNS Nomination Committee *********************** Leonid Rubchinsky, PhD Professor Department of Mathematical Sciences, Indiana University Indianapolis Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine 402 N. Blackford St Indianapolis, IN 46202-3216 lrubchin(a)iu.edu https://lrubchin.pages.iu.edu ***********************

Sept. 16, 2026

Postdoctoral positions in sensory coding and memory - University of Sheffield

by Andrew Lin

Why are brains the way they are? Do neural circuits function in an “optimal” way, and if so, in what sense are they optimal? How does the brain encode sensory information and form associative memories? Andrew Lin’s lab at the University of Sheffield is seeking up to two Research Associates to study these questions in the fruit fly Drosophila. We study memory using a range of methods, such as in vivo two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology, fly genetics, behavioural experiments, computational modelling and building custom equipment. You will design, develop and perform experiments and data analysis (tailoring the project to your own interests and expertise), write papers, and present your work at conferences and seminars. We seek self-motivated, innovative and creative candidates with a PhD (or be close to completion / have equivalent postdoctoral level experience) in a relevant field, expertise in at least some of the above techniques, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently and in a team. We encourage applications from diverse academic backgrounds, such as biology, neuroscience, experimental psychology, computer science, physics and engineering. Closing date: 5 October 2026 Apply at this link: https://tinyurl.com/LinPostdoc2026 or https://jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research-Associate-Neuroscience-%282-Po… More about the lab: https://www.aclinlab.org/ Start date is flexible - happy to discuss We welcome international applicants and the university will reimburse the post-holder for many visa expenses: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/induction/before/international/visas For informal enquiries, contact Andrew: andrew.lin(a)sheffield.ac.uk -- Andrew Lin School of Biosciences University of Sheffield Firth Court Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN +44 (0) 114 222 3643 http://www.aclinlab.org

Sept. 15, 2026

[DEALINE EXTENDED] Workshop on Whole-Brain Models and High-Order Interactions for Brain Health, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

by Rubén Herzog

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the Workshop on Whole-Brain Models and High-Order Interactions for Brain Health, which will take place at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, from 17 to 20 November 2026. EXTENDED Application deadline September 25th 2026 The workshop will bring together PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists interested in understanding how cognition, ageing and disease emerge from large-scale brain dynamics. Participants will be introduced to a range of theoretical and computational frameworks currently shaping systems neuroscience, including whole-brain modelling, machine learning, complex systems approaches and high-order information-theoretic methods. Through lectures, tutorials and interactive discussions, participants will learn how these tools can be used to bridge neural activity, cognition and brain health. Scientific topics include: • Whole-brain computational modelling • High-order interactions and multivariate information theory • Complex systems and network neuroscience • Machine learning in brain ageing and brain health • Neuroimaging and electrophysiology • Mechanistic approaches to cognition and disease A distinctive feature of the workshop is the close interaction between participants and faculty. Throughout the programme, attendees will work in interdisciplinary teams to develop original research proposals and receive direct feedback from internationally recognized researchers. The workshop is designed not only as a training opportunity but also as a platform for building future collaborations across disciplines and institutions. Further information, programme details and application instructions can be found at: https://rubenherzog.github.io/workshop-wbm-hoi-2026/ We would greatly appreciate your help in circulating this announcement among interested students, postdoctoral researchers and colleagues. Kind regards, Workshop Organizing Committee Workshop on Whole-Brain Models and High-Order Interactions for Brain Health University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

Sept. 15, 2026

NeuroAI Assistant Professor Position at Carnegie Mellon University

by Aran Nayebi

Dear colleagues, *TL;DR: CMU is hiring for an Assistant Professor in NeuroAI. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/189268 <https://apply.interfolio.com/189268>* *Details below:* Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Neuroscience Institute from scholars working broadly at the intersection of Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence. We welcome a wide range of research programs, provided they maintain a substantive connection to neuroscience through data, theory, or modeling. Examples of relevant research topics include but are not restricted to: generative models of brain data, AI-based analysis tools for neural activity or connectivity, explainable AI grounded in cognitive/neuroscience principles, human-AI alignment, normative agentic models of animal behavior, mechanistic models of memory or learning in neural networks, descriptive models of invariant representations and dynamics, and embodiment in both natural and artificial systems. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, collaborative environment spanning multiple departments at CMU. Our NeuroAI group leverages CMU’s world-class research in machine learning and AI, robotics, cognitive and systems neuroscience, neurotechnology, data science, engineering, and biological sciences. Joint appointments and courtesy appointments across departments are common in the Neuroscience Institute, and may be an opportunity for some candidates. CMU has a well-established structure for interdisciplinary collaboration in this domain, including specialized programs in neural computation and machine learning, and neurorobotics. The NI also encourages collaboration with industry and commercialization of new ideas. Aspiring entrepreneurs can be supported by a variety of business resources at CMU such as the Swartz Center and new entrepreneurship initiatives. Candidate responsibilities include establishing a visible, externally funded research program; teaching and mentoring in NI; recruiting and supervising both masters and Ph.D. students; and contributing to curricular innovation, including emerging initiatives, such as a new masters program in neural technologies. Information about the Neuroscience Institute can be found at https://www.cmu.edu/ni/. For more information on CMU’s NeuroAI group, see CMU Builds on Its Strengths To Advance NeuroAI <https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2026/august/cmu-builds-on-its-str…> *Qualifications* Qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, machine learning, robotics, computer science, cognitive science/psychology, electrical engineering, or a related field; evidence of research excellence and potential for leadership; and a commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring. *Application Instructions* Applicants should submit their materials via Interfolio. Required materials include a one-page cover letter describing fit to NI, CMU, and the collaborative Pittsburgh community in neuroscience, AI, and related disciplines; a research statement (three to four pages); a one- to two-page teaching statement; a curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation. Applicants may also submit an optional 1-page Personal and Service statement. Review of applications will begin immediately and all applications received by November 1st, 2026 will be given full consideration. The positions will be open until filled. The position will start July 1, 2027. Best, Aran -- Assistant Professor Machine Learning Department Neuroscience Institute (core faculty), Robotics Institute (by courtesy) Carnegie Mellon University https://cs.cmu.edu/~anayebi

Sept. 14, 2026

2 postdoc and 1 phD positions on computational mechanisms of human perception (Alex Hyafil & Chris Summerfield, Barcelona)

by Alexandre Hyafil

The group of Alex Hyafil at the CRM Barcelona (https://ahyafil.github.io/) is looking for two postdoc researchers and a PhD student. One of the postdoc positions will be co-supervised by Chris Summerfield (Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona / Oxford; https://humaninformationprocessing.com/) The selected candidate will investigate the computational operations underlying visual scene perception through a combination of simulation of artificial visual systems (conv nets, visual transformers) and human experiments. The position is for two years. The other postdoc researcher (2-year duration) and the PhD student (4-year) will work jointly on identifying canonical Bayesian operations at play in human visual and auditory perception. The project involves Bayesian modelling, artificial vision network simulations, behavioral and EEG experiments as well as intra-cranial EEG experiments (in collaboration with Benjamin Morillon, AMU Marseille). We will look for complementarity of the two profiles, notably in terms of quantitative and experimental backgrounds. The hired researchers will benefit from the stimulating environment of the Barcelona area in cognitive and computational neuroscience. Our groups form part of a larger interacting network of neuroscience labs in Barcelona ( http://www.barccsyn.org) Financial support is provided by the Spanish National Agency of Investigation (FPI fellowship for the PhD student). *APPLICATION:* Send a curriculum and motivation with a list of two contacts for recommendation letter at https://bit.ly/ChrisAlexPositions. Informal enquiries are welcome. *DEADLINE:* before October 31 for the PhD position; until position is filled for the postdoc positions. *STARTING DATE:* before July 2027 for the PhD position; flexible for the postdoc positions

Sept. 14, 2026

COSYNE 2027: Meeting announcement, Abstract submission is now open

by Tomas Hromadka

==================================================== Computational and Systems Neuroscience 2027 (Cosyne) MAIN MEETING & WORKSHOPS 11 - 16 March 2027 Montreal, Canada www.cosyne.org ==================================================== ---------------------------------------------------- MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT ---------------------------------------------------- The annual Cosyne meeting provides an inclusive forum for the exchange of empirical and theoretical approaches to problems in systems neuroscience, in order to understand how neural systems function. The MAIN MEETING is single-track. A set of invited talks is selected by the Executive Committee, and additional talks and posters are selected by the Program Committee, based on submitted abstracts. The WORKSHOPS feature in-depth discussion of current topics of interest, in a small group setting. All abstract submissions will be reviewed double blind. The deadline for Abstract submission is 18 October 2026. Cosyne topics include but are not limited to: neural basis of behavior, sensory and motor systems, circuitry, learning, neural coding, natural scene statistics, dendritic computation, neural basis of persistent activity, nonlinear receptive field mapping, representations of time and sequence, reward systems, decision-making, synaptic plasticity, map formation and plasticity, population coding, attention, neuromodulation, and computation with spiking networks. We would like to foster increased participation from experimental groups as well as computational ones. Please circulate widely and encourage your students and postdocs to apply. IMPORTANT DATES Abstract submission is now open. Abstract submission deadline: 18 October 2026 When preparing an abstract, authors should be aware that not all abstracts can be accepted for the meeting. Abstracts will be selected based on the clarity with which they convey the substance, significance, and originality of the work to be presented. COSYNE INVITED SPEAKERS Dani Bassett (UPenn) Chand Chandrasekaran (Boston U) Christine Constantinople (NYU) Paul Cisek (U Montreal) Kevin Franks (Duke) Leslie P Kaelbling (MIT) Andy Leifer (Princeton) Scott Linderman (Stanford) Amy Orsborne (U Washington) Cengiz Pehlevan Kempner (Harvard) Kanaka Rajan (Harvard; Kempner Inst) Rebecca Saxe (MIT) Carsen Stringer (Janelia) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE General Chairs: Kimberly Stachenfeld (DeepMind) and Mark Histed (NIH) Program Chairs: Annegret Falkner (Princeton) and Guillaume Lajoie (MILA/U Montreal) Workshop Chairs: N Alex Cayco Gajic (ENS) and Marcelo Mattar (NYU) Tutorial Chairs: Eva Dyer (Georgia Tech) and Alex Williams (NYU) Mentorship and Networking Chairs: Renata Brito (Mount Sinai) and Srikanth Ramaswamy (Newcastle U) Undergraduate Travel Chairs: Lea Duncker (Columbia) and Kevin Miller (DeepMind) Development Chair: Michael Long (NYU) Media Chairs: Roxana Zeraati (MPI Biol Cybernetics) and Claire Sturgill (TU Dresden) Poster Design: Maja Bialon EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Stephanie Palmer (U Chicago) Anne-Marie Oswald (U Pittsburgh) Alexandre Pouget (U Geneva) Anthony Zador (CSHL) CONTACT meeting [at] cosyne.org ----------------------------------------------------- COSYNE MAILING LISTS ----------------------------------------------------- Please consider adding yourself to Cosyne mailing lists (groups) to receive email updates with various Cosyne-related information and join in helpful discussions. See Cosyne.org -> About-> Mailing lists for details.

Sept. 11, 2026

NeuralNet 2026, Nov 25th-27th, Paris – Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open

by Arthur Leblois

image.jpeg Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the opening of registrations for NeuralNet2026Paris (Nov. 25th-27th, Odéon Campus of Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France) The program will explore four broad themes — Neural Codes & Representations, Perception in Context, Learning, Memory & Adaptation, and Brain States & Network Dynamics— bringing together leading researchers working across systems and computational neuroscience. We also encourage the submission of contributed talks and posters. Participants are invited to join the famous spike sorting mini-schoolbefore the conference (23-25 November). The mini-school is free of charge but registration is required. Info and registration on: https://neuralnet2026.sciencesconf.org/ We look forward to receiving your contributions and to welcoming you to Paris in November for three days of exciting science, discussion, and networking with the Systems and Computational Neuroscience community. Best regards, The NeuralNet 2026 Organizing Committee image.png

Sept. 11, 2026

Subject: Postdoc Position: Predicting Epilepsy from iEEG (University of Göttingen)

by Tristan Manfred Stöber

Postdoctoral Position: Predicting epilepsy before it starts - Foundation models and bioplausible circuits on human intracranial EEG. QUICK FACTS - Salary: TV-L E13, 100% (€5,366-5,873/month) - Benefits: annual bonus, additional VBL pension - Duration: 12 months, extension intended - Start: as soon as you can, the data are ready - Place: CIDAS, Göttingen, Germany - Deadline: Applications rolling, first review 24 Sep 2026 In the group of Tristan Manfred Stöber at the Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS), University of Göttingen. The project is conducted in close collaboration with our clinical and modelling partners in Frankfurt, specifically working directly with Michael Strüber from the Epilepsy Center Frankfurt and Richard Gao from Goethe University Frankfurt. WHAT IS THE POSITION ABOUT? Epilepsy care is reactive: we treat after the first seizure. But the disease starts earlier, after a head injury the brain reorganises for months to years, a window in which it could still be steered, and nobody can tell who is inside it. We have a unique way in. Roughly a quarter of patients with acute subdural hematoma develop post-traumatic epilepsy, and they are monitored with subdural electrodes within days of the injury, long before any seizure. Our Frankfurt partners hold those recordings with confirmed outcomes, plus a rodent dataset spanning the full course of epileptogenesis in over 85 animals. Two steps follow. TWO MODELS, ONE SET OF ACUTE RECORDINGS: WHO IS AT RISK, AND WHY. 1. Predict. Fine-tune an existing intracranial-EEG foundation model on the acute recordings, by self-supervised and contrastive learning, and test whether it separates patients who later develop epilepsy from those who stay resilient. There is a starting point: in our rodent model the aperiodic (1/f) exponent, a proxy for excitation/inhibition balance, tracks early epileptogenesis and predicts which animals become epileptic. Whether it transfers to humans is open, your first question. 2. Model. Then ask why. With AutoMIND, the deep inverse modelling framework of our partner Richard Gao (Goethe University Frankfurt), infer patient-specific parameters of a bioplausible cortical circuit from the same recordings, synaptic balance, adaptation timescales, conductances, turning a risk flag into a mechanism. A PILOT, AND WHY AGILITY IS THE POINT Twelve months will not solve post-traumatic epilepsy, and this position does not pretend to: it is a pilot, find out fast whether the rodent signal has a human counterpart. Nothing here waits on data collection or a method still to be invented, so agility is the operative skill: short cycles, a first result in weeks, a direction dropped once it stops paying off. It is one step in a bigger effort with our Frankfurt partners, the corresponding consortium proposal is under review, aiming eventually at a clinical means of preventing epilepsy instead of managing it. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? - A PhD, or close to completion, in computer science, physics, mathematics, computational neuroscience, biomedical engineering or a related quantitative field. - Fluent programming and a solid command of modern deep learning on time series, self-supervised pretraining, transfer to small labelled sets. - Experience with neural recordings (EEG, iEEG, LFP) is a strong plus, as is simulation-based inference or circuit modelling for step 2. - The discipline clinical data demands: careful validation, no leakage across patients, precision about what you have actually checked. Nobody arrives with all of it. What matters more is the mindset: chasing the question rather than the result, and taking problems apart instead of waiting to be unblocked. Applications from any gender, country and walk of life welcome. WHAT DO WE OFFER? - A question with a clear clinical stake, and the data to attack it now. - Two collaborators you work with directly, both based in Frankfurt: Michael Strüber (Epilepsy Center Frankfurt) clinically, and Richard Gao (Goethe University Frankfurt) on modelling. - Close mentorship, and room to shape the project as it moves. - GWDG's Secure HPC environment for GDPR-relevant clinical data, already in place, plus budget for conferences and open-access publication. - A path beyond the 12 months: extension is intended. WHERE YOU WOULD BE CIDAS at University of Göttingen is a young place and it shows: it gathers machine learning, statistics and data science from across the campus into one institute, and much of it is run by early-career PIs building their groups right now, short paths, few hierarchies, a lot of momentum. Students, postdocs and professors also do things together outside the seminar room; the yearly road-bike tour up the Brocken is the one to train for. And Göttingen's scientific density is out of all proportion to its size, Gauss, Hilbert and Heisenberg worked here, several Max Planck Institutes next door. HOW TO APPLY One PDF motivation letter, CV, two referees to tristan.stoeber(a)posteo.net, subject "Postdoc - Epileptogenesis". Applications by 24 September 2026 receive full consideration; the position stays open until filled and we reply quickly. Unsure whether it is for you? Write to me before you apply. For more information about the group and our work, please visit our webpage at https://tristanstoeber.github.io.

Sept. 11, 2026

Postdoctoral and PhD Opportunities in Infant NeuroAI at Trinity College Dublin

by ainetdineen＠gmail.com

Five Ways to Join the InfantNeuroAI Team! Infants are acquiring the brain representations that form the foundations of cognition. These representations are powerful: they let a child go on to master many tasks with remarkable speed. The InfantNeuroAI project aims to measure these developing representations, using awake infant neuroimaging with fMRI and OPM-MEG, and to model the developmental process using computational models from AI. The project has three goals. To better understand infant cognition. To develop neuroimaging methods that can detect disrupted function after neonatal brain injury. And to identify new, more energy-efficient learning algorithms that could reduce the economic and environmental cost of AI. Everyone on the project is involved end to end: setting up the imaging, designing experiments, acquiring data, analysing it, building computational models, presenting the work and writing it up. You will do all of this with Professor Rhodri Cusack and an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, neuroimagers and AI engineers. Postdoctoral Fellow in Awake Infant OPM-MEG You will lead the establishment of awake infant OPM-MEG in the lab, using our CERCA system, and carry that work through to experiments, analysis, modelling and publication. You will need good coding skills and expertise in at least one of the following, with a willingness to develop the others: • Cognitive neuroscience • OPM-MEG, MEG or EEG • Computational modelling using deep neural networks Full time for two years from November 2026. Salary €47,273–55,399 per annum, with pension contribution, PRSI social insurance and annual leave. Selection will begin on 4 October, 2026. Further details and how to apply: https://cusacklab-web.s3.amazonaws.com/infantneuroai_2026_researchfellow2_o… Postdoctoral Fellow in Awake Infant fMRI and NeuroAI You will lead the establishment of awake infant fMRI on our Siemens 3T Prisma, and use the resulting data to test and develop deep-neural-network models of how infants learn. You will need good coding skills and expertise in at least one of the following, with a willingness to develop the others: • Infant cognitive neuroscience • Neuroimaging with fMRI • Computational modelling using deep neural networks Full time for two years from January 2027. Salary €47,273–55,399 per annum, with pension contribution, PRSI social insurance and annual leave. Closing date: 4 October, 2026. Further details and how to apply: https://cusacklab-web.s3.amazonaws.com/infantneuroai_2026_researchfellow1_f… Three PhD Scholarships in Awake Infant fMRI and NeuroAI These scholarships offer rich training in neuroimaging methods, developmental cognitive neuroscience and computational modelling with deep neural networks. Working with Professor Cusack and the wider team, you will take part in the full research cycle using awake infant fMRI and/or OPM-MEG. You will need a Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, computer science or a related field, good coding skills, and expertise or strong interest in: • Cognitive neuroscience • Neuroimaging • Infant development • Deep neural networks Full time for four years, starting March or September 2027. Stipend of €25,000 per annum, plus fees and conference travel. Closing date: 4 October, 2026. Further details and how to apply: https://cusacklab-web.s3.amazonaws.com/infantneuroai_2026_phds.pdf About the lab The Cusack Lab is housed in the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN), which brings together 60 groups and 250 scientists to study the brain from molecules to mind to society, and spans fundamental research to clinical translation. TCIN houses a Siemens 3T Prisma MRI scanner, a CERCA OPM-MEG system and an NVIDIA GPU cluster. We are a diverse team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those under-represented in neuroscience and AI. We support visa applications for international appointees. Informal enquiries to Tamrin Holloway: admin(a)cusacklab.org InfantNeuroAI is funded by ERC Advanced Grant 101265741 and the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Award 2022.

Sept. 11, 2026

Call For Papers - UniReps Workshop in Paris 🔵🔴

by Organizers

Hi all, We’re excited to announce the Call for Papers <https://unireps.org/2026/call-for-papers> for the 4th edition of the UniReps Workshop, happening in Paris <https://unireps.org/2026/>! The workshop is tentatively planned for mid-December, with a target date between December 11 and December 15, 2026, coinciding with NeurIPS. The exact date will be confirmed once the venue arrangements are finalized. You can indicate your preferred date using this form <https://forms.gle/nfpXEMiTWfoyKiX87>. Our workshop theme focuses on a central question: Why, when, and how do distinct learning processes yield similar representations, and to what extent can these be unified? Neural systems, whether artificial or biological, often converge on structurally similar internal representations when exposed to semantically related inputs. This workshop brings together researchers from Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, and Cognitive Science to build a unified understanding of this phenomenon and explore its theoretical and practical implications. We invite contributions addressing the following questions: - When? Under what conditions do similar representations emerge, and how can we measure this? - Why? What mechanisms, biological or computational, drive representational convergence? - What for? How can we harness this understanding for modular deep learning, model merging, transfer learning, and beyond? Topics of Interest Here’s a non-exhaustive list of themes we’re excited to explore, targeting especially their relationship with the questions listed above: - Model merging, stitching, and compositionality - Representational alignment and similarity measures - Identifiability and symmetry in neural models - Learning dynamics and mechanistic interpretability - Multimodal and multiview learning - Disentangled representations - Linear mode connectivity - Representation Similarity Analysis (RSA) - Multi-agent communication - Mechanistic interpretability - Representation universality Submission Tracks Full Paper (Archival) - Up to 9 pages (excluding references and appendix) - Anonymous submission - Published in dedicated workshop proceedings - Poster + spotlight opportunities Extended Abstract (Non-Archival) - Up to 4 pages - Anonymous submission - Poster + spotlight opportunities - Perfect for early-stage work, negative results, or opinion pieces Both tracks are eligible for best papers awards. Submit via OpenReview <https://openreview.net/group?id=UniReps.org/2026/Workshop> Deadline: 4th October 2026 (AoE) Join Our Program Committee We’re looking for dedicated reviewers to help maintain the high standard of our review process. Each reviewer is assigned no more than two submissions, and we’re planning to introduce Reviewer Awards to recognise outstanding contributions. Interested? Sign up here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGnnXH13fNw50Sm09oeXvTup-ZkpmSLq4…> to join the UniReps 2026 Program Committee. We look forward to your submissions and hope to see you at UniReps! Warm regards, The UniReps Organising Team

Sept. 10, 2026

Frontier Series 2026 / Translational Neurocognitive Technologies

by Vasiliki Kondyli

Dear all, I would like to invite you to the next talk in the Frontiers Series, featuring Prof. Michael Schöll (University of Gothenburg, Sweden): Molecular Medicine, Neuroimaging and Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease Date: September 16, 2026 Time: 14:00 (Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna) For talk details, the full schedule, and registration information, please visit: https://codesign-lab.org/frontier26/ We look forward to seeing you there! Best wishes, Vasiliki ================================================================================================= CoDesign Lab EU is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Frontier series 2026 / Prof. Michael Schöll (Molecular Medicine, Neuroimaging and Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease) Time: Sep 16, 2026 14:00 Copenhagen Join Zoom Meeting https://oru-se.zoom.us/j/67604219242?pwd=tOTCRlSUbHpS2YmtBkvZrgvHrjeYQm.1 Meeting agenda https://docs.zoom.us/agenda/doc/ec726b06-f6ad-4c18-88db-e256e305b607 Meeting ID: 676 0421 9242 Passcode: 578478 ================================================================================================= FRONTIER SERIES 2026 / TRANSLATIONAL NEUROCOGNITIVE TECHNOLOGIES / Cognitive Neuroscience. Responsible AI. Clinical Application. / Örebro University and Lund University (Sweden) present the Frontier 2026 Talk Series centralising the themes of next-generation responsible neurocognitive technologies and translational clinical neuroscience. The series brings together researchers from neuroscience, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, engineering, and data science to explore the mechanisms of brain function in health and disease. The series emphasises interdisciplinary methodologies linking neuroimaging, molecular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, computational cognitive modelling, computer science, and cognitive science to drive innovation and societal impact with ecologically valid diagnosis, monitoring, and intervention in real-world clinical contexts. Participation is free, and all interested are welcome. Special opportunities exist for student participants (refer below). Details / https://codesign-lab.org/frontier26/ SPEAKER PANEL > / Germany (Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience. Heinrich-Heine-University. Hertie Institute - University of Tübingen. Research Center Jülich. Freie Universität Berlin) \ Netherlands (Universiteit Leiden) \ Poland (Jagiellonian University in Kraków) \ Singapore (National University of Singapore) \ Sweden (University of Gothenburg. Karolinska Institute. Lund University) \ Taiwan (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University) \ United States (Columbia University Medical Center. Georgia Institute of Technology) In order of planned schedule during 2026: — Prof. Simon Eickhoff (Heinrich-Heine-University & Research Center Jülich, Germany) “Clinical Brain Medicine 2.0 – The ABCD-J Platform for Digital Biomarker Research and mHealth” — Dr. Sankaraleengam Alagapan (Georgia Institute of Technology, United States) “Interpretability in Neurotechnology: Using Explainable AI to Identify Biomarkers in Deep Brain Stimulation” — Prof. Juan (Helen) Zhou (National University of Singapore, Singapore) “Multimodal Neuroimaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders” — Prof. Esther Kuehn (Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Germany) “Translational Applications of Layer-Specific Multimodal MRI for Aging and Neurodegeneration” — Prof. Michael Schöll (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) “Molecular Medicine, Neuroimaging and Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease” — Prof. Joana Braga Pereira (Karolinska Institute, Sweden) “Mapping Brain Connectivity in Aging and Neurodegeneration: From Molecular Markers to Brain Networks” — Prof. Ching-Po Lin (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan) “MRI, Brain Connectomics, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders” — Prof. Mikael Johansson (Lund University, Sweden) “Decoding Episodic Memory: Neural Reinstatement and Eye Movement Dynamics in the Reconstruction of Past Events” — Prof. Marcin Leszczyński (Columbia University Medical Center, US & Jagiellonian University, Poland) “Neural Oscillations, Memory, and Neural (Dys)Function” — Prof. Ineke van der Ham (Universiteit Leiden, The Netherlands) “The Potential of Virtual Reality for Clinical Neuropsychology” — Prof. Radoslaw Martin Cichy (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany) “Empirical Vision Neuroscience for Next-Generation AI” STUDENTS > OBTAIN EDUCATIONAL CREDITS The Frontier 2026 series will also in parallel run in a seminar mode for those participants desirous of securing educational credits (e.g., as part of an accredited educational programme). Please contact the series co-ordinators (details below) for further information concerning this form of participation, including deadlines, participation process, and expected requirements towards obtaining course credit. COORDINATION — CONTACT Mehul Bhatt -and- Vasiliki Kondyli Örebro University -and- Lund University / Sweden CoDesign Lab EU / Artificial and Human Intelligence https://codesign-lab.org/ (Apologies for redundant distribution; kindly please forward as you see fit) När du skickar e-post till Lunds universitet behandlar vi dina personuppgifter i enlighet med gällande lagstiftning. Mer om hur dina personuppgifter behandlas hittar du på Lunds universitets webbplats<http://www.lu.se/integritet>. When you send emails to Lund University, we process your personal data in accordance with existing legislation. To find out more about the processing of your personal data, visit the Lund University website<https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about/contact-us/processing-of-personal-da…>. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://cognitivesciencesociety.simplelists.com/confirm/?u=lz9fw6gtt3Laj1wp…

Sept. 10, 2026

cuttingEEG garden Groningen

by Jelmer Borst

Dear all, From 21-25 September, we will be hosting a so-called garden of the global cuttingEEG conference <https://cuttingeeg.org/cuttinggardens2026/> in Groningen, the Netherlands. Cutting gardens is a multi-hub conference focusing on cutting edge M/EEG analysis methods. In the Groningen garden <https://cuttingeeg.org/cuttinggardens2026/gardens/groningen/>, we will have a morning programme in which we give tutorials on MNE <https://mne.tools/stable/index.html> (basic and ML), Unfold <https://www.unfoldtoolbox.org/> (EEG deconvolution), and HMP <https://github.com/GWeindel/hmp> (single trial EEG event detection), discuss BCI approaches and have a variety talks on recent EEG analysis methods. In the afternoons, we will be watching the global talks together. Please check our website <https://cuttingeeg.org/cuttinggardens2026/gardens/groningen/> for details and registration (125 euro for the whole week!). Hope to see you in Groningen! The organising committee, Andreea Sburlea Lisa-Marie Vortmann Olaf Dimigen Yiyue Zhang Osman Oguz Wouter Kruijne Jelmer Borst

Sept. 9, 2026

Postdoctoral Positions at Washington University in St. Louis

by rncao90＠gmail.com

Hi All, The Multimodal Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (MCN Lab; PI: Runnan Cao, PhD) is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers to study visual and social cognition, computational neuroscience, and multimodal brain imaging. Applicants should have a strong background in fMRI and/or electrophysiology. Experience with 7T fMRI, computational modeling, machine learning/agentic AI, or neuroscience data-processing workflows is preferred. More details in https://crn2022.github.io/mmclab-washu.github.io/join.html (official website in progress) The lab is based in the Neuroimaging Labs Research Center at WashU Medicine, offering advanced imaging resources and extensive interdisciplinary collaborations. Please send a CV, brief description of research interests, and representative publications to r.cao(a)wustl.edu. Thanks, Runnan Cao Assistant Professor Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis

Sept. 8, 2026

[Jobs] 2 PhD + 1 Postdoc + 2 RA positions: hippocampus, world models, epilepsy (Göttingen)

by Tristan Manfred Stöber

Dear all, I am looking for five people to join my group at the Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS), University of Göttingen, Germany. We study how the brain builds and uses its internal model of the world, and how those principles can be reengineered in artificial neural networks. In parallel, we run a clinical line of work on epilepsy, applying machine learning tools to intracranial recordings from patients, together with the University Hospital Frankfurt. All positions are based in Göttingen and start as soon as possible. PH.D. STUDENT - HIPPOCAMPAL REPRESENTATIONS IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS TV-L E13 100%, 3 years Analyse an unpublished, large-scale in-vivo miniscope dataset: CA1 pyramidal cells tracked across 11 tasks and 34 days. Characterise how cognitive maps emerge, drift and are reused, from single cells to the geometry of the population manifold. In close collaboration with Tom McHugh (RIKEN CBS, Japan). PH.D. STUDENT - BRAIN-INSPIRED WORLD MODELS FOR DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS TV-L E13 100%, 3 years We distil inductive biases from normative hippocampus models and use these insights to build novel and powerful model-based deep RL agents. The goal: agents that plan over long horizons with interpretable internal representations. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - MACHINE LEARNING FOR EPILEPSY TV-L E13 100%, ~1 year with potential extension We try to predict epilepsy before it even starts. We use unique intracranial recordings from patients who suffered a bleed on the brain's surface, about one in three of whom go on to develop epilepsy. On these data we fine-tune EEG foundation models. We also build digital twin network models of individual patients, allowing us to simulate personalised prevention and treatment strategies. A collaboration with Michael Strüber and Felix Rosenow (University Hospital Frankfurt), and Richard Gao (Goethe University Frankfurt). RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (2 POSITIONS) Part-time, students welcome Support the projects above with calcium imaging data processing, behavioural tracking, software engineering and simulation experiments. A good entry point for a B.Sc. or M.Sc. thesis in the lab. PREREQUISITES Strong quantitative skills, fluency in Python, experience with machine learning, and genuine curiosity about both brains and machines. WHAT WE OFFER An interdisciplinary group at the interface of neuroscience and AI, a strong national and international network, and a generous ERC travel and publication budget for conferences such as NeurIPS, Cosyne and FENS. HOW TO APPLY Send your CV, a short motivation letter naming the position you are interested in, and contact details of two references to tristan.stoeber(a)posteo.net. Applications received by 24 September 2026 will receive full consideration; the positions remain open until filled. Internships and thesis projects outside these openings are always welcome. If you are unsure which position fits you best, or would like to hear more about a project before applying, write to me at the same address. I am happy to talk first. More about the lab at [1]. Best regards, Tristan [1] https://tristanstoeber.github.io -- Tristan Manfred Stöber, Ph.D. Computational Neuroscientist CIDAS Fellow, Campus Institute Data Science, University of Göttingen Research Fellow, Dept. of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt

Sept. 7, 2026

Application deadline approaching: Patagonian School of Science

by Ines Samengo

There are still a few days left to apply for a summer school — actually, a late-spring school in the Southern Hemisphere — taking place in mid-December. The Patagonian School of Science “Dynamics of Large-Scale Neural Systems” will take place from December 8–19, 2026, at Brazo Huemul, on the northern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Patagonia, Argentina. The school will bring together 20–25 PhD students and postdocs with international researchers to explore how large populations of neurons give rise to behavior. The faculty includes Edvard Moser (2014 Nobel Laureate), Rafael Yuste, Susanne Schreiber, Carina Curto, Nachum Ulanovsky, Soledad Gonzalo Cogno, Christian Machens, Iván Davidovich, Valeria Della Maggiore, Emilio Kropff and Inés Samengo. The school will combine lectures, student presentations, workshops, discussions, and one-to-one interactions with faculty. It will take place in a remote setting with limited connectivity, creating an environment where participants can focus on scientific discussion and face-to-face interaction. Applications are open until September 15, 2026. The registration fee is USD 1,200 and includes accommodation and meals for the duration of the school. *Financial support may be available for students who do not have sufficient institutional funding.* Full information about the program, faculty, and application process is available here: https://ib.edu.ar/patagonian_school_sciences2026/ Enquiries: psos(a)ib.edu.ar

Sept. 7, 2026

Announcing SNUFA 2026: Nov 4-5 (online) - Abstract submission and registration now open!

by Friedemann Zenke

We are happy to announce SNUFA 2026, taking place 4-5 November 2026 (online)---your friendly online focus meeting on spiking neural networks that compute. Abstract submission and registration are now open! See https://snufa.net/2026 for details. This year's invited speakers are Giulia D'Angelo (Czech Technical University in Prague), Eugene Izhikevich (Brain Corp and DeepSpike), Mihai Petrovici (University of Bern), and Susanne Schreiber (Humboldt University). Like every year, the workshop brings together researchers in computational neuroscience, machine learning, and neuromorphic engineering to present their work and discuss how to translate these findings into a better understanding of neural circuits. Topics include artificial and biologically plausible learning algorithms and the dissection of trained spiking circuits toward understanding neural processing. We have a manageable number of talks with ample discussion time. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Abstract submission deadline: September 25, 2026 (anywhere on earth) SNUFA 2026 is brought to you by Sacha van Albada, Jason Eshraghian, Dan Goodman, and Friedemann Zenke ------------------------------------------------------------------------ https://snufa.net/2026

Sept. 3, 2026