How to submit
Please send your stage one proposal to the ECNP Office via email.
Deadline: 10 November 2026
Neurodegenerative diseases comprise a broad range of conditions marked by the progressive loss of neuronal function, leading to cognitive, emotional, behavioural, motor, and functional impairment. The Network is encouraged to adopt a broad perspective that also encompasses healthy and pathological brain ageing and the overlap between neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. The Network will bring together experts across disciplines to accelerate progress from basic discovery to clinical application.
Submission process
We invite visionary applicants to submit a stage one proposal (max. two pages) outlining the Network’s vision, objectives, and direction. The proposal should:
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Demonstrate how the initiative differs from existing European networks and details the expertise and tools the applicants bring to achieve the stated goals.
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Include a list of up to 12 proposed Network members, specifying their affiliated European centres. The proposed membership should reflect broad geographical representation across Europe, as well as appropriate gender balance, diversity in career stages, and complementary scientific expertise.
Selection process
The Networks Advisory Panel will review all submissions and select the most promising proposal. If appropriate, the Panel may invite applicants to collaborate on a joint proposal. The selected team will then be asked to develop a full proposal in accordance with the “Application” section of the ECNP Network guidelines.
ECNP Networks
ECNP Networks are multidisciplinary platforms that connect experts across Europe to advance translational brain research. They provide a space for collaboration, data harmonisation, and knowledge exchange, helping to generate reliable and reproducible results with real-world impact. Networks contribute through joint publications, policy input, educational resources, and collaborative grant proposals, while also supporting the next generation of scientists. New Networks receive an initial budget of EUR 15,000 for three years, spending is subjected to approval by the Networks Board. After a positive evaluation, this transitions to an annual budget of EUR 15,000.