The Secretariat has worked hard during the spring, focusing on developing the network and organization within the framework of the strategic plan. The development of TrainingSpace, the INCF hub linking neuroinformatics educational materials, is proceeding according to plans. We have a first set of Special Interest Groups, which are open to new members. The second round of INCF Seed Funding is currently under review, and a third round specifically aimed at projects developing training materials is open now - apply latest April 30. We have also formed strategic partnerships with several international organizations to coordinate neuroinformatics training activities and other initiatives, in order to fully utilize available resources. Don't forget that we also have publication services. We manage NPRC, and we have a community channel on F1000 - make sure to utilize them!

The Secretariat is, as always, here to support the INCF Network - don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or suggestions about the organization or our activities. We hope to see many of you this spring and summer - at the Nodes Workshop in Oslo in May, at OHBM and Nordic Neuroscience in June, CNS in July, and of course at Neuroinformatics 2017 in Kuala Lumpur in August. Abstract submission for Neuroinformatics 2017 is open, make sure to submit your work! If you want to catch INCF Secretariat staff at an event this year, take a look at the complete list of where to find us.

We wish you all a neuroinformagical spring and summer!

Hacking the brain at Open Data Day.
Blogpost about Brainhack Global by:
Anders Frick, analyst with focus on Open Data and Internet of Things

INCF Nodes Workshop, May 29-30 in Oslo, Norway

Submission for our new round of seed funding is open!

The INCF Training and Education Committee will award funding to facilitate the development of training materials that align with INCF’s mission and strategic objectives. Funding will drive forward the development of training materials, such as tutorials, demos, use of open data, and video recording of courses, and support the inclusion of neuroinformatics-related instruction in existing courses.

In this funding cycle, funds will be awarded in two main categories:

• Development of neuroinformatics curricula
• Course grants

Don't miss these INCF Node courses

Funding oportunities

STINT Initiation Grants
Deadline May 9th   
Initiation grants are given for the implementation of short-term projects targeting the building of new and strategically interesting international relationships. Supports short stays abroad (outside EU) to start new collaborative research projects.

National Health and Medical Research Council Australia - Program Grants
Deadline May 17th
The aim of the Program Grants scheme is to provide support for teams of high calibre researchers to pursue broad based, multi-disciplinary and collaborative research activities. 5-year funding programs for teams to perform multi-disciplinary, collaborative research in any field relevant for improving health.

CIFRA Azrieli Global Scholars Program (Canada)
Deadline May 23rd  
Supports young investigators (5 years from PhD defence) with $100000 CDN for their research plus mentorship. Grant also includes a two-year appointment to a CIFAR research program and specialized leadership and communication skills training.

Fulbright Center Distinguished Chairs Finland
Deadline August 1st
The Fulbright Center awards grants to enable Finnish institutions of higher education to invite American scholars to hold temporary lecturing or lecturing/research positions. Neuroinformatics relevant for University of Eastern Finland, the University of Tampere and the Nokia Foundation.
 

Fulbright Traditional Scholars Program Norway
Deadline August 1st
The U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation offers eight to twelve awards for lecturing, lecturing/research, or research for US scholars who hold a Ph.D. coming to Norway. All topics are eligible.