Conference Grants

The JBC encourages its members and their students, to promote the awareness of brain research, through the organization of symposiums and workshops.

The JBC is provides full support for the funding of an international conference/workshop in Brain Research, organized completely by the JBC.

JBC Member Initiated Conference

The JBC encourages its members to promote the awareness of brain research, through the organization of symposiums and workshops. The JBC will partially support, (up to $2500), a faculty member initiated workshop or program.

Request for JBC Workshop Support

Name and Affiliation of JBC Member:
Type and Name of Event
Date and Location
Abstract and Goals
List of Confirmed Speakers
Tentative Program
Detailed Budget
Additional Resources

To Apply: Please e-mail Cheryl at the Jerusalem Brain Community: email: cherylc@savion.huji.ac.il or Tel: 02-549-4204

Closing Date: Year Round

Student-Initiated Workshop

Would You Like a $20,000 Grant?

- Are you a graduate or postdoctoral student in Brain Sciences?

- Would you like to further promote your academic career?

- Are you interested in networking with local and international researchers in your field?

- Would you like to travel to an international conference related to your research?

The Jerusalem Brain Community (JBC) is offering a $20,000 grant for up to three students (preferably from different fields) to organize a workshop in Brain Research. Preference will be given to topics involving multidisciplinary fields; International speakers are limited to six guests.

Winners will:

- Generate new connections with local and international academics in brain research

- Have a free hand in organizing all aspects of the conference

- Be awarded a travel scholarship of $500 to attend an international conference related to their research topic

Application Guidelines:

- A short description (up to two pages) that includes:

- Title, explanation of the general topic and a list of the specific themes

- The target audience, and the relevance of the conference at this time point

- A list of invited speakers from Israel and abroad including affiliation, lecture title and contribution to a specific theme

- Written, tentative consent of lecturers to join the conference

Applications Open NOW!

All the documents should be sent by June 1st ,2019 to the email address: jbc@mail.huji.ac.il