ECNP internship initiatives
1. Meet Your Translational Match
During the annual ECNP Congress, pre-clinically and clinically oriented Early Career Scientists will ‘speed-date’ to find their ideal translational partner. Three selected 'matches' will receive funding from ECNP to organise a short translational internship.
The goal is to foster collaboration between early-career preclinical and clinical scientists, aligning with ECNP’s mission to promote translational research and support the entry and professional development of early-career scientists. Additionally, the initiative aims to encourage collaborations between researchers from different countries within Europe.
It is no longer possible for registered participants of the 37th ECNP Congress to apply for this initiative. The deadline was 30 August 2024.
Hear from 2023 participants Imren Kurt Sabitay, Türkiye, and Livia Cosentino, Italy, as they share their experiences.
2. ECNP Research Internship (ERI)
The ECNP Research Internship aims to provide short-term research internship opportunities for Early Career Scientists, across the spectrum of applied and translational neuroscience.
A selected group of senior researchers will offer a short two-week exploratory experience in their institutions. The hosting mentor teaches the intern a basic translational research method which should be implemented at home upon return. The host is encouraged to establish a long-term relationship with the intern.
Per year fifteen research internships are supported. To maintain the quality of our programme, we are pausing new applications for ECNP Research Internships. Stay tuned for future openings!
Funding
ECNP will fund up to 1,000 EUR to the Early Career Scientist for the entire internship period to cover the travel and accommodation expenses.
Please note
- The ECNP Research Internship is only meant for researchers that fit the ECNP Early Career Scientist criteria.
Upon application you will be requested to insert your motivation, including a short summary on what you would like to do in the two-week period, and if your project can be continued when back home.
- Upon application you will be requested to upload a copy of your passport/identity card and a signed letter from your institute to confirm that you meet the ECNP Early Career Scientist criteria.
- The internship is especially intended for Early Career Scientists who do not have this opportunity in their own organisation or country.
- The initiative aims to provide opportunities for Early Career Scientists, across the spectrum of applied and translational neuroscience: translational internships are therefore valued positively.
- It is not possible to apply for an internship if you have already participated in the programme during previous rounds.
Participants of the ECNP Research Internship 2018, 2019 and 2021.
Previous Research Internships
Visit our history page for more info about our past ECNP Research Internship.
