Organization: Arabs in Neuroscience
Established: 2021
Contact: [email protected]
About: Arabs in Neuroscience is a community of Arabic speakers passionate about neuroscience, aimed at fostering connections, collaboration and contributions among aspiring Arab neuroscientists. The organization’s goal is to engage Arabic-speaking neuroscientists through hands-on experiences, kickstarting their careers and driving meaningful advancements in the field.
Event: Arabs in Neuroscience has just opened applications for the online course “Introduction to Computational Neuroscience.” Apply to participate.
Organization: Black in Neuro
Established: 2020
Contact: [email protected]
About: Black in Neuro diversifies the neurosciences by building a community that celebrates and empowers Black scholars and professionals in neuroscience-related fields.
Read more: Building a global community: Q&A with Black in Neuro co-founder Cliona Kelly
What it’s like to be a Black autism researcher
Organization: Colors of the Brain
Established: 2016
Contact: [email protected]
About: Colors of the Brain is a 501(c) nonprofit funded by the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind and the International Brain Research Organization. The organization diversifies STEM graduate education by providing undergraduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds with funded research opportunities and committed graduate student mentors. All mentors have successfully transitioned into Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. research programs and come from underrepresented or first-generation backgrounds. They are driven by their desire to provide students with the guidance and resources that they themselves found challenging to access during their academic journeys.
Read more: As federal funders desert mentorship programs for marginalized students, trainee-led initiatives fill the gap
Organization: Natives in Neuro
Established: 2023
Contact: [email protected]
About: Natives in Neuro is an international community of Indigenous neuroscientists in academia and beyond. The group aims to increase the representation and visibility of Indigenous neuroscientists by fostering a supportive network that empowers members through mentorship, collaboration and professional development opportunities.
Event: Natives in Neuro is gathering at 1 p.m. PDT/ 4 p.m. EDT via Google Meet on 2 June 2 2025.
The group will be discussing the best and worst of spring 2025, so come ready to discuss your favorite moments of the past semester. Please use this Google Meet link to join: https://meet.google.com/fci-abuf-czc
Please complete the Natives in Neuro member survey to sign up for notifications about upcoming virtual events.
Organization: Neuro Latine
Established: 2024
Contact: [email protected]
About: Neuro Latine’s goal is to establish dedicated spaces for Latine neuroscientists to showcase their unique career experiences, foster mentorship and build a sense of belonging.
Resource: Neuro Latine is building a directory to connect Latine principal investigators and neuroscience professionals outside of academia who are open to mentoring future students and helping to create a supportive network for upcoming generations of neuroscientists. Reach out to [email protected] if you would like to be added to the directory.
Organization: Organization for Human Brain Mapping Student and Postdoc Special Interest Group
Established: 2014
Contact: [email protected]
About: The Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) Student and Postdoc Special Interest Group (SP-SIG) provides a community of shared interests for OHBM students and postdoctoral researchers. Its platform provides support and a network for trainees by promoting opportunities for professional, personal and career development. The group also represents the needs of trainees to the OHBM Council and the wider organization. It promotes the achievements of trainees within the organization and to the wider neuroimaging community. SP-SIG organizes a social night, morning coffee and career development events at the annual OHBM meeting, as well as running the online international mentoring and fellowship program and year-round online workshops and blog posts.
Event: Upcoming workshop: “How-to” Deep Disconnectome
This new series of online workshops is designed to showcase emerging protocols and toolboxes developed by the OHBM community. All workshops will be recorded and made available on the OHBM YouTube channel.
21 May 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT (New York) | 3:00 p.m. BST (London) |10:00 p.m. CST (China)
Register for this workshop.
Organization: Simply Neuroscience
Established: 2019
Contact: [email protected]
About: Simply Neuroscience is an international, student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering students’ interdisciplinary interests in the brain, specifically through neuroscience and psychology education, outreach and awareness.
Event: Interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary career in health care that involves neuroscience? Tune in to hear from Simply Neuroscience’s panel of medical students and resident physicians who are working at the intersection of medicine and venture capital, biotech, policy, consulting and more.
21 June 2025 (Time to be announced)
Register for this virtual event.
Organization: South Asian Women in Neuroscience
Established: 2024
Contact: [email protected]
About: South Asian Women in Neuroscience (SAWiN) empowers South Asian women to thrive in neuroscience by fostering a strong, inclusive community. Through mentorship, networking and access to resources, the organization aims to break down barriers, inspire career growth and increase representation in neuroscience.
Read more: How eight initiatives are tackling neuroscience’s gender gap
Organization: Women in Neuroscience, Nigeria
Established: 2018
Contact: [email protected]
About: Women in Neuroscience, Nigeria (WiN Nigeria) is a dynamic and inclusive network of passionate African female neuroscientists dedicated to advancing gender equity in neuroscience and STEM fields. Through mentorship, advocacy, education and strategic support, WiN Nigeria empowers women at all stages of their scientific journey—from early learners to seasoned professionals. The group is committed to nurturing talent, bridging opportunity gaps and inspiring the next generation of women neuroscientists by fostering a culture of excellence, visibility and impact. WiN Nigeria is building a future in which African women lead groundbreaking research, shape policy and drive innovation in neuroscience.
Award opportunity: The SheSynapse Summit Global Award is a prestigious recognition honoring exceptional women in neuroscience who have demonstrated outstanding advocacy, leadership and mentorship at the undergraduate, postgraduate or faculty level.
Apply for yourself or nominate someone.
Read more: How eight initiatives are tackling neuroscience’s gender gap
Organization: Women in Neuroscience UK
Established: 2022
Contact: [email protected]
About: Women in Neuroscience UK (WiNUK)’s mission is to inspire, connect and advocate for gender equity in neuroscience. The organization achieves its aims through a multi-platform community approach that includes in-person and virtual events, newsletters, blogs and social media engagement, all delivered through a supportive volunteer program.
Organization: World Women in Neuroscience
Established: 2016
Contact: [email protected]
About: World Women in Neuroscience (WWN) is an independent consulting, mentoring and networking body with the mission of promoting career development of women neuroscientists across the globe through mentoring and networking activities.
Event: Sleep Hygiene and Brain Health Webinar, featuring Gina Poe
28 May 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT
Register for the webinar.
Read more: How eight initiatives are tackling neuroscience’s gender gap