Who is an Early Career Scientist?
For benefits related to ECNP Congress and ECNP New Frontiers Meeting
Not older than 40 years (on the first day of the Congress)
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