Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
Acronym: FENS
General Information
Identification Code: 686366052596-06
Website: https://www.fens.org/
Entity Form: international non-profit association
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 1/26/2024
Mission & Interests
Goals: The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is an international non-profit association which serves as the main organisation for neuroscience in Europe. Founded in 1998, it currently represents 44 national and single-discipline neuroscience societies across 33 European countries and more than 22,000 member scientists.
FENS aims to support and promote neuroscience research in Europe and around the world through scientific exchange, education and training, outreach, engagement and advocacy. All FENS activities and events are based on values of respect, credibility, inclusivity and sustainability and strive to ensure safe and harassment-free activities for all, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, appearance, ethnicity, race, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, age or religion.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Education and training
- Public health
- Research and innovation
Levels of Interest:
- sub-national
- european
- national
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: European Citizens’ Initiative, ‘Save cruelty free cosmetics – Commit to a Europe without animal testing’
Communication on a comprehensive approach to mental health
Communication Activities: Statement on Animal Research with European Brain Council
Pledge for Science with European Brain Council
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: 11 rue d'Egmont
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 025450406
EU Office
Address: 11 rue d'Egmont
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 025450406
Financial Data
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- Donations
- Grants
- Member's contributions
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Total Budget: 1219000
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 1
Members: 1
Members F T E: 0.10000000149011612
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: https://www.fens.org/membership/societies
Organisation Members: European Brain Council
European Animal Research Association
International Brain Research Organisation
Current Job Opportunities
Intern - Education and training
Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
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Posted: 9/23/2025
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Posted: 8/21/2025