International Neuroethics Society

Scholars at all career stages are eligible to submit a proposal. There are no restrictions regarding a scholar’s program, discipline, or area of study. We especially welcome proposals from our colleagues from marginalized groups and/or with perspectives that are underrepresented in the field.

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Submissions must select a preferred conference location from among the three in-person gatherings in Italy, South Africa, and the United States, respectively. Proposals are expected to include title, description, format, agenda, and a potential or specific speakers.

The Neuroethics 2026 planning committee invites scholars and professionals to submit session proposals on neuroethics related topics and issues for the conference to be held April 15-17, 2026. Proposals are due by November 30, 2025.
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Editors and authors include: Karen Herrera-Ferrá, José M. Muñoz, Humberto Nicolini, Eric García-López, Miguel Antonio Sandoval Balanzario, Fiacro Jiménez-Ponce, Garbiñe Saruwatari and Anahiby Becerril.

Neuroética, neurotecnología e IA Desafíos y avances en neuroética y derecho digital en Iberoamérica frente a tecnologías disruptivas.

A new book — Neuroética, neurotecnología e IA — brings together researchers with experience in #neuroethics from and for the Ibero-American region. It invites students, professionals, and policymakers to think about what it means to be human in a #neurotech era.
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Current masters students at any South African university who are interested in training in neuroscience and neuroethics can apply for the new African Neuroscience Neuroethics and Society Short Course (Nov 2025–May 2026). Applications are due very soon! neuroethicssociety.org/opportunitie...

Direct link to Zoom registration: ucla.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Neuroethics Book Club will discuss Jonathan Haidt's 'The Anxious Generation' on October 14 at 10a EDT / 4pm CEST with experts Jennifer Katzenstein, Emma Duerden, Sydney Saubestre, Gary Goldfield and moderator Diana Urian.
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Conference planning is led by the International Neuroethics Society (INS), Società Italiana di Neuroetica (SINe), Stellenbosch University Department of Psychiatry, and other organizing partners. neuroethicssociety.org/meeting/neur...

We welcome research that addresses any topic or issue related to #neuroethics and the ethical, legal, clinical, social, and policy considerations raised by #brain sciences and #technology. Research may align with the theme — Building Bridges and Cultivating Community — but it's not required.

We invite scholars from around the world to submit their neuroethics research for presentation at the Neuroethics 2026 conference next April — with opportunities to present virtually or in-person at locations in the U.S., Italy and South Africa.
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Request for Proposals: Motor Learning & Neuromotor Ethics | Meta Quest Blog To foster innovation in this area, and to deepen our collaboration with academia, Reality Labs’ EMG Foundational Research team is pleased to invite faculty to submit their ideas to this request for re...

Meta Reality Labs is seeking research proposals that address motor learning pedagogy for EMG-based interactions and include a neuromotor ethics component that enables scientist-ethicist collaboration. Up to 6 awards of $150k are available. Proposals are due September 1. www.meta.com/blog/reality...

Professor Marcello Ienca selected to be the next president of the International Neuroethics Society Translations » July 31, 2025 – The Board of Directors of the International Neuroethics Society (INS) has voted to appoint Professor Marcello Ienca to the position of President-Elect for one year and t...

The INS Board has appointed Professor Marcello Ienca to the position of President-Elect for one year and to serve as its next President for two years, starting in 2026. Ienca will be the INS's first leader from continental Europe. Congratulations!
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This was a great talk by Dr. Fins. He has is so good at making very complex medical terminology and ethics issues accessible for non-experts. #scicomm

Please let us know if a recording is available. 📹

Thanks Dana! The deadline has been extended to July 31 for all submission categories. Don't miss your chance to submit. :)

Notably, the contest is open to high school students who can submit their essays directly to the IYNA Journal! @youthneuro.bsky.social

Call for Neuroethics Essays The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Neuroethics Essay Contest in 2025. Now in...

The #Neuroethics Essay Contest deadline has been extended to July 31, 2025. neuroethicsessaycontest.com/call/

Don't miss this opportunity to submit your academic, general audience or video essay at the intersections of the mind and #brain sciences, #ethics, and #law.

The Dana Foundation: Architects of Neuroethics The Dana Foundation turned neuroethics from a visionary idea into a fundamental framework, guiding neuroscience discoveries to responsibly shape our society's future.

On this day in 2002, the Dana Foundation sponsored a landmark meeting that helped launch the field of #neuroethics. Since then, Dana has supported @neuroethics.bsky.social, promoted public dialogue, and helped integrate ethics into #neuroscience education and training. Read our story. #neurosociety

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We have promotional flyers available in multiple languages to help introduce the contest to new audiences around the world. Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students, colleagues and networks. neuroethicsessaycontest.com/share/
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Call for Neuroethics Essays The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Neuroethics Essay Contest in 2025. Now in...

We encourage you to review and share this year’s essay call for the Neuroethics Essay Contest, organized by the INS and @youthneuro.bsky.social. The contest is open to all students and trainees. Submissions are due in July 2025. neuroethicsessaycontest.com/call/

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Meghan Hurley giving a research talk about ‘When data disagrees: ethical challenges in weighing conflicting data sources for personalized neuromodulation’ #Neuroethics2025

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Dr. Olivia Matshabane giving a talk about ethics considerations of portable MRI use in Africa. #Neuroethics2025

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Phenomenal talks from #neuroethics researchers and excellent questions from members of the international community. #Neuroethics2025

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Beautiful morning in Bavaria. #Neuroethics2025

🚨Last call for #Neuroethics2025! 🚨

Date & Location: April 23–25 in Munich, Germany

We will be exploring pressing issues at the intersection of the brain and AI 🧠✨

⏰ Registration deadline: TODAY (April 7)‼️

Learn more and register: neuroethicssociety.org/meeting/neur...

🚀 Join us for a thought-provoking webinar on Neuroethics & Neurotechnology! 🧠

🔹 "Building a Shared Vision"
📅 March 14 | 11 AM - 1 PM ET
💡 Experts from Synchron, UCSF, Neurotech Network & more!

🔗 Register: monash.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Neuroethics #Neurotech #BrainTech #AI #INS

📢 Call for Book Chapters – Public Engagement & Ethics Communication in Brain Research, Innovation, and Health

This edition will explore ethical and responsible science communication in bioethics and neuroethics 🧠

We invite scholars/researchers/professionals to contribute! See more details below👇

Research and discussions at NEUROETHICS 2025 will examine the many questions and ethical issues related to the brain and mind that emerge with the latest advances in and applications of #AI and #neurotechnology. 23-25 April 2025 in Munich. Register by April 7. neuroethicssociety.org/meeting/neur...

The INS and IEEE Brain are hosting a panel discuss TODAY on the documentary film 'In Silico', which explores the ambitious quest to simulate the human brain on supercomputers.