Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)
JANUARY 13, 2016
This 8-week summer internship program is open to current high school juniors and seniors. Students, submit your applications today. Stanford faculty and postdocs, sign up to be a lab mentor. LEARN MORE
Brain Days at local middle schools in February
JANUARY 12, 2016
Stanford Neuro Grad Students, Postdocs, Faculty and Med Students are needed to present. SIGN UP TODAY
NMS Two-Photon and Super-Resolution Microscopy Pilot Grants
DECEMBER 4, 2015
The Neuroscience Microscopy Service (NMS) announces the Two-Photon and Super-Resolution Microscopy Pilot Grants, funded by the School of Medicine Dean's Office. MORE INFORMATION
Deisseroth wins $3 million Breakthrough Prize for leading role in optogenetics development
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD, professor of bioengineering and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, is the winner of a $3 million 2016 Breakthrough Prize. READ MORE
Administrative Associate
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Stanford Neurosciences Institute seeks an organized, detail oriented, computer savvy team member to provide administrative support for our wide array of programs and events. More information
Decisions, Decisions
october 19, 2015
The science of how the brain sorts through factors to make decisions falls at the intersection of research taking place across Stanford schools and institutes. read more
Stanford Neurosciences Institute awards first round of Seed Grants
AUGUST 27, 2015
SNI awarded their first round of Seed Grants, funding five projects, each of which brings together two or more faculty members to solve problems within the field of neuroscience. READ MORE
Nov 15: Application Deadline for Junior Faculty Opening
August 17, 2015
SNI seeks applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor - Molecular Neuroscience. View Job Opportunity
2015 Stanford Neurosciences Institute Symposium
August 13, 2015
Registration is required for the Stanford Neurosciences Institute Symposium on October 1. Registration closes on Sept. 25. View speakers and program
Stroke Collaborative Action Network (SCAN) Symposium
august 14, 2015
Attend this day-long symposium of mixed clinical and basic science talks on stroke recovery on September 25. View Program
SNI Interdisciplinary Scholar Awards Applications due September 21
June 29, 2015
Applications are due by September 21, 2015. For full award application instructions, eligibility and terms see our CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Brain Rejuvenation Project Mini-Symposium
august 13, 2015
Hear the latest developments in this Big Ideas initiative at the mini-symposium on September 4. View Program
Make your nomination today - Sammy Kuo Awards
july 7, 2015
Know a Stanford grad student or postdoc who published an excellent neuroscience paper in the past year? Any member of the Stanford neurosciences community may nominate any other member. Send in your nomination today! Learn How
Building a Brain
June 19, 2015
Computers will one day match our own mental agility; learning, navigating and performing complex interactions all on scant power. Read More
Carla Shatz shares $500,000 Gruber Prize
June 2, 2015
Carla Shatz was awarded the 2015 Gruber Foundation Neuroscience Prize today for her work in understanding how brain signaling controls wiring and plasticity in the brain. Read More
"Lighting the Brain"
may 18, 2015
Check out the May 18, 2015 issue of The New Yorker which features an article about Karl Deisseroth and the "optogenetics breakthrough". Read the Story
MBC Seeks Applications for Trainees
may 1, 2015
The Center for Mind Brain and Computation is inviting applications from PhD students at Stanford who would like to become trainees in the program. The application deadline is July 10. learn more
SPINS Fellowship
april 15, 2015
Stanford Law School invites applications for the 2015-2016 Fellowship in the Stanford Program in Neuroscience and Society (SPINS). The application deadline is May 23. Apply online
5th Annual Neuroscience Forum - Call for Abstracts - Due by May 4
april 1, 2015
Send in your poster abstract submissions today! The Forum will be held on May 25, 2015. Learn More
2015 Shooter Lecture - Jeremy Nathans
April 17, 2015
Dr. Nathans will be speaking about "Frizzled signaling in neural development and disease" on May 7, 2015 at noon in LKSC. Learn More
Neuro Faculty Candidate Talks and Videos
January 14, 2015
Find a consolidated list of upcoming neuroscience related job talks. Video recordings of talks are available to Stanford affiliates (SUNetID required).
SNI Announces Postdoctoral Scholar Awardees
january 26, 2015
SNI is proud to announce our first six Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholar Awardees. READ MORE
2015 BRAIN Initiative Funding Opportunities
December 1, 2014
The NIH announced the following funding opportunities anticipated for fiscal year 2016 with application due dates in 2015. LEARN MORE
SNI Seed Grants - LOI due by April 2, 2015
march 18, 2015
SNI awards seed grants to fund innovative, interdisciplinary reserach projects in the neurosciences. We seek focused, intense collaborations between 2-3 faculty members piloting a novel idea. Learn More
Fundamental Themes in Neuroscience 2015-2016 Nominations
February 23, 2015
It is time to nominate speakers for the 2015-2016 Stanford Neurosciences Institute seminar series! Nominations are open until Friday, March 27, 2015. LEARN MORE
SNI Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowships
january 9, 2015
SNI is proud to announce its first graduate fellowship opportunity, the SNI Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowships (SIGF), a three-year fellowship beginning in the Fall of 2015. learn more
Program Manager Job Opportunity
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Join the SNI Team. We seek applicants for a Program Manager. VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION
Inaugural Symposium Videos Now Available
october 23, 2014
A collection of the talks from the Stanford Neurosciences Institute Inaugural Symposium are now available online. watch Videos
Open Office Hours:
William Newsome on Big Ideas in Neuroscience
October 20, 2014
See the latest installment of Open Office Hours video on new ways of restoring plasticity in the brain after it's damaged by stroke. watch video
Open Office Hours: William Newsome on Big Ideas in Neuroscience
september 29, 2014
Do you have questions about the future of brain science or about the interface between technology and the brain? Submit your questions by Oct. 1 and SNI Director, William Newsome will address them in a video response. Read More
Junior Faculty Openings
september 19, 2014
SNI seeks applicants for two junior faculty positions, one in NeuroEngineering and the other in Theoretical and/or Computational Neuroscience. VIEW SNI JOB Opportunities
Karl Deisseroth earns Keio prize in medicine
september 12, 2014
An idea that started as a long shot – using light to control the activity of the brain – has earned Karl Deisseroth the Keio prize in medicine. READ More
Two-Photon Microscopy Pilot Grants
july 28, 2014
SNI is providing Stanford researchers with seed funding for training and microscope time to enable learning and adoption of this valuable technique. Submit your application today. READ MORE
SNI Interdisciplinary Scholar Awards
July 1, 2014
The SNI Interdisciplinary Scholar Awards provide funding to extraordinary postdoctoral scientists at Stanford University engaging in highly interdisciplinary research in the neurosciences broadly defined. Applications are due October 13, 2014. Read More
Join us for the SNI Inaugural Symposium on October 9 & 10
september 2, 2014
Be a part of the SNI community. Learn from top neuroscientists from around the country. Register today. READ More
Big Ideas in Neuroscience
oct 2, 2014
Seven interdisciplinary initiatives to tackle critical challenges in brain research. Read More Press Release
SCAN Stroke Science and Planning Symposium
June 19, 2014
Join the Stroke Collaborative Action Network for a morning of stroke science and participate in collaborative project planning in the afternoon as part of the development of SCAN's Big Ideas in Neuroscience proposal. Read More
Neurodegenerative Diseases and Neuroimmunity Symposium
June 20, 2014
Save the date for this Big Ideas in Neuroscience symposium. read more
Advanced Microscopy Mini-Symposium
MAY 29, 2014
Come learn more about the latest and greatest microscopy technology and techniques available to you. There will be four brief presentations by Stanford Core Facility senior staff and experienced users.
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SPINS - The Stanford Program in Neuroscience and Society
may 23, 2014
SNI announces the launch of SPINS - The Stanford Program in Neuroscience and Society. read more
Big Ideas in Neuroscience Update - Selected Letters of Intent
MAY 7, 2014
SNI has selected 11 interdisciplinary teams to prepare full proposals for Big Ideas: transformative research initiatives in the brain sciences. Proposals are due by August 1, 2014. 3-5 Big Ideas will be selected to become prioritized initiatives of the institute.
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Neurosciences Forum - Call for Abstracts - Due by April 30
April 15, 2014
Send in your poster abstract submissions today! The Forum will be held on June 6, 2014.
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Nominations for SNI Seminar Series speakers are due on March 28
March 27, 2013
Time is running out! Nominate speakers for the 2014-2015 SNI seminar series today!
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Big Ideas in Neuroscience
January 17, 2014
SNI is seeking Letters of Intent from faculty teams for Big Ideas: transformative research initiatives in the brain sciences. Letters are due by March 14, 2014.
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Neuroscience Graduate Students Celebrate John Huguenard's Leadership
February 3, 2014
The Neuroscience PhD students celebrated the leadership of John Huguenard at a reception where he passed the torch to a new Director, Anthony Ricci.
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SNI Inaugural Symposium - October 9-10, 2014
November 15, 2013
Mark your calendar for the inaugural symposium of the Stanford Neurosciences Institute to be held on October 9 and 10, 2014. Featuring a lineup of top speakers from Stanford and around the world, SNI's kickoff event is not to be missed! Read More
Faculty Input Gathered in Series of Dinners
January 28, 2013
What is a great way to seek ideas for enhancing neurosciences research at Stanford? Over dinner, of course! Between September and January, eleven groups of faculty gathered around the dinner table to meet each other, share their interests and discuss burning problems in neuroscience that Stanford is well-positioned to tackle. We are aggregating and analyzing the input we captured and will make the information available to the SNI community soon.
Stanford Neurosciences Institute is Launched
September 1, 2013
The Stanford Neurosciences Institute was launched this fall as a new, campus-wide initiative to tackle the 21st century problem of understanding of the brain, nervous system and behavior. Right now is the perfect time and Stanford is the perfect place for researchers and scholars in medicine, the basic sciences, engineering, the humanities, education, law and business to collaborate on groundbreaking research that will change our lives. Learn more about SNI
