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The European Society for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience aims to promote scientific enquiry within the field of human cognitive, affective and social neuroscience, particularly with respect to collaboration and exchange of information between researchers in different European countries through scientific meetings, workshops, summer schools, and such other activities.

Join the ESCAN Journal Task Force

15 July 2026

During the ESCAN 2026 General Assembly in Rome, members discussed an exciting opportunity for our society: the possibility of launching an official ESCAN scientific journal.

The proposed journal would reflect ESCAN's core values by promoting Open Access, Open Science, scientific excellence, and accessibility through affordable publication fees. To further explore this initiative, the ESCAN Board is establishing an ESCAN Journal Task Force composed of interested ESCAN members and Board members.

We are looking for motivated ESCAN members who would like to contribute their ideas, expertise, and enthusiasm to help evaluate the feasibility of this initiative and shape the future of scientific publishing within our community.

 If you are interested in joining the ESCAN Journal Task Force, please send a brief expression of interest to escan@escaneurosci.eu by September 1st, 2026.

We welcome expressions of interest from members across all career stages and research backgrounds who share ESCAN's commitment to open, accessible, and high-quality science.

The deadline for expressions of interest is September 1st, 2026.

Call for applications/nominations ESCAN Board and Junior Committee

8 June 2026

We had a wonderful ESCAN 2026 edition in the beautiful city of Rome. Thanks to our local organizing committee, we organized the largest ESCAN meeting yet, with over 900 participants and more than 750 scientific contributions. It was a great opportunity for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who helped make these four days of scientific discovery and community building so memorable.

 During the General Assembly, we opened the call for (self)nominations for new ESCAN Board members and applications to the recently established ESCAN Junior Committee.

 * If you are an ESCAN Student/Junior member (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD student) and would like to contribute to the ESCAN Junior Committee, please send a one-page CV and a half-page motivation letter to escan@escaneurosci.eu. Junior Committee members will serve in an advisory capacity to the ESCAN Board and organize events for ESCAN junior members. The new members of the Junior Committee will be appointed by the board and will begin their two-year term on January 1st.

 * If you are an ESCAN Full member (postdoctoral researcher or beyond in your academic career), are committed to the duties and mission of ESCAN, and would like to nominate yourself for the ESCAN Board, please send a half-page motivation letter (which will be shared with all members during the election) to escan@escaneurosci.eu. Candidates can also be nominated by other Full members. After we receive the nominations, we will organize an electronic election after the summer, which will be sent out to all full members.

We aim to enhance the diversity and inclusivity of ESCAN, including within the ESCAN Board and ESCAN Junior Committee. Therefore, we encourage members from diverse backgrounds to apply!

The deadline for applications/nominations is July 30th, 2026.

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Laura Crucianelli (Secretary) escan-at-escaneurosci.eu

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