Introduction

ECNP was established in 1987 to encourage research and to facilitate communication of ideas in the convergent disciplines of neuropsychopharmacology. The following activities enable ECNP to meet these objectives:

- meetings
  • congresses
  • regional meetings
  • workshops for young scientists
  • targeted expert meetings
  • seminars
  • consultation meetings
- publications
  • the scientific journal European Neuropsychopharmacology
  • ECNP Matters newsletter
- awards and incentives
  • awards for outstanding scientists
  • research grants for young scientists
  • fellowship awards
  • poster and travel awards
  • waived and reduced congress registration fees for young scientists


To facilitate direct dialogues with other scientific bodies and indirect dialogues with the European Union Commissions, the European Parliament and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other decision-making bodies, ECNP is member of