Categories of membership
All neuroscientists, including researchers and clinicians are eligible to join SINS as Ordinary Members.
€ 75.00 / year
For all neuroscientists aged 35 or under, SINS offers the possibility to register using a reduced rate.
€ 30.00 / year
How to apply
To apply for SINS membership, you must complete the online form and provide the following information:
Your Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max.);
The names of 2 SINS members (non under 35) who endorse your application;
The titles of 3 recent publications (2 for Post-doc, PhD students, pre-doctoral fellows and early-career colleagues) in which you are listed as an author or co-author. PhD students, pre-doctoral fellows, and early-career colleagues who do not have at least 2 publications must upload a cover letter signed by a SINS member who will act as presenter;
5 keywords to highlight your scientific interests.
The acceptance of applications is subject to the approval of a SINS committee.
Successful applicants will receive an official welcome letter and, ONLY AT THAT POINT, they can proceed with the payment of the registration fee.
Members benefit
SINS members will be able to enjoy the following benefits:
Reduced-rate registration at all SINS events, including SINS National Congress, Workshop, on line events and Schools
Eligibility for SINS travel grants and fellowships
Eligibility to submit symposia and abstracts for SINS National Congress and other SINS meetings
Receive monthly newsletters on upcoming conferences, workshops and job opportunities
Participate in the activities of many autonomous SINS affiliated Study Groups and Associations, covering all areas of interest in Neuroscience
Appoint the governing boards and approve the annual financial statements
Be nominated for election to the governing board
Assistance from a dedicated Secretariat, with an expert team always at your disposal for any needs and/or suggestions
Furthermore, SINS members are automatically full members of FENS and will benefit from the following…
FENS full member benefits:
Reduced-rate registration at the FENS Forum, FRM and Brain Conferences
Eligibility for selected travel grants
Possibility of registration and abstract slot submission at SfN member rates for SfN annual meetings
Unlimited free submissions to the FENS Job Market
Free online access to FENS journal, EJN
Discounts on subscriptions to several other top neuroscience journals
Access to Neuronline, the SfN online platform
Committee
The Committee that will assess any new application is composed of:
Elvira
De Leonibus
Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR)
Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM), Fondazione Telethon
Monica
DiLuca
Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences
University of Milan
Carmela
Matrone
School of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience
University of Naples Federico II
