Who is an Early Career Scientist?
For benefits related to ECNP Congress and ECNP New Frontiers Meeting
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Not older than 40 years (on the first day of the Congress)
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Must be resident in Europe, which is the 46 countries of the Council of Europe plus Israel.
For benefits related to:
ECNP Membership, ECNP Research Internship, Rising Star Award, ECNP Workshop on Applied Neuroscience and ECNP Workshop on Clinical Research Methods
- Not older than 40 years (on the first day of the meeting)
- Must be resident in Europe*
*Europe being the 46 countries of the Council of Europe plus Israel. - Pre-doctoral or doctoral student
or
Post-doc (within first four years of employment after having received their PhD)
or
Resident (MD’s in training within first five years after becoming MD)
For benefits related to:
Early Career Academy (ECA)
The Early Career Academy provides a springboard for Early Career Scientists who have gained several years of professional experience, have already participated in ECNP events, and are now advancing towards their mid-career stage.
- Must be resident in Europe*
*Europe being the 46 countries of the Council of Europe plus Israel. - 2-7 years after obtaining PhD degree and/or 3-9 years into MD specialisation
- An active participant in at least two ECNP events (e.g., presenter at the ECNP Congress or participant at ECNP Workshops/Courses)
- At least one first-author publication
- Be a member/associate member of ECNP or engaged to become one