Early Career Academy Board

The ECA board governs the Early Career Academy. The Early Career Academy serves as a springboard, facilitating sustained engagement of Early Career Scientists and support them throughout their careers (within ECNP).

Members 2023-2026

Jelena Brasanac, Germany Gitte Moos Knudsen, Denmark, Past-president
Michele De Prisco, Spain Aiste Lengvenyte, France
Ilse Graat, The Netherlands Andreas Reif, Germany, President-elect
Martien Kas, The Netherlands, ECNP President Kosma Sakrajda, Poland

Composition

The Board comprises five early career representatives, and the current, past and future ECNP presidents.

Tasks

The task of an Early Career Academy Board member is to:

  • Shaping the vision and strategy of the ECA
  • Evaluating ECA applications and selecting new members
  • Overseeing its various activities and initiatives

Time commitment

The ECA board meets every year during the ECNP Congress, and as many times as needed throughout the year by video conference. Input may also be requested by e-mails on specific topics, to which members are expected to respond. 
 
To facilitate attendance at the ECNP congress the board receives three nights of accommodation, free registration, and travel reimbursement according to the guidelines.