1st FALAN Latin American Training Program in Neuroscience

The FALAN Latin American Training Program in Neuroscience is a regional initiative designed to enhance neuroscience education by providing high-quality, continuous training for graduate students across Latin America.

Selection criteria
1. Academic merit will be assessed based on years of professional experience, including considerations for maternity leave, sick leave, or leave taken to care for dependents.  

2. One of the activities of this school is attending the IV FALAN Congress. Applicants must be the first author on the posters they present at the congress.

3. Submissions from all areas of neuroscience will be eligible for consideration.  

4. Scholarships will be awarded based on criteria such as gender equity and equitable distribution among different regions.  

5. Only one student per laboratory will receive funding.  

Applications end date 15/04/2026

From August 10 to September 5, 2026
School format: In person

Locations:
Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile
Universidad de Chile
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Universidad de Valparaíso

Cellular Neurobiology
Neurotranscriptomics
Computational Neuroscience
Electrophysiology

Includes attendance at:
– IV FALAN Congress (Aug 31 – Sept 3)
– Neurofest (September 4-5)

More Information and Program: neurocienciasfalan.org/school