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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies-Brain Awareness Week

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies

Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science, organised by the Dana Foundation.

Every year, on behalf of the Dana Foundation, FENS offers financial support of up to EUR 1,000 to Brain Awareness Week event organisers in Europe.

In 2025, FENS and the Dana Foundation encourage event organisers during the Brain Awareness Week campaign to highlight how neuroscience benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people, by exploring the connections between neuroscience and society’s challenges and opportunities, and how neuroscience has the potential to do good.

Neuroscience and Society

Neuroscience and society is a multidisciplinary field that explores how neuroscience both influences and is influenced by society, while translating these insights into practical applications. It encompasses diverse areas where neuroscience intersects with the world, including ethics, law, humanities, medicine, arts, social sciences, policy, education, journalism and public engagement. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive, as many other disciplines also fall within the scope of neuroscience and society. The field serves as a link between research and the interdisciplinary insights needed to enhance people’s lives. By fostering meaningful connections between scientists, academics and the communities they serve, neuroscience and society ensures that advancements in the field lead to tangible benefits for individuals and society as a whole.

We encourage applicants to incorporate issues and topics in neuroscience and society in their 2025 events to ensure BAW remains relevant to people’s lives and engages them in wider conversations about brain science.