for Cognitive and
Affective Neuroscience
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.
ESCAN 2026 Conference – Rome
8 September 2025
The ESCAN 2026 Conference will take place in Rome from 3 to 6 June 2026, bringing together the international community in cognitive, affective, and social neuroscience.
Call for symposia & single presentations opens: 1 December 2025Symposia deadline: 7 January 2026- Single presentation deadline: 16 February 2026
- Early registration deadline: 20 March 2026
ESCAN 2026 Pre-Conferences – Two Flagship Events to Open the Conference
9 February 2026
Ahead of ESCAN 2026 in Rome, two complementary pre-conference events will highlight key directions in contemporary neuroscience and offer high-impact opportunities for scientific exchange and collaboration.
Social Neuroscience Pre-Conference Symposium
Focused on translating social neuroscience into societal impact, this symposium addresses major domains including AI and human interaction, clinical and health applications, environmental and climate neuroscience, and societal and political decision-making.
The programme combines expert introductions, Early Career Researcher flash talks, and focused discussions.
→ Detailed programme (Social Neuroscience)
SIREN Pre-Conference Workshop – Embodied Neuroscience
This workshop marks the launch of SIREN, a new ESCAN network dedicated to Embodied Neuroscience. It focuses on multisensory integration in body representation and brings together researchers working on body representation, interoception, and sensory systems.
The event features invited expert talks and structured networking sessions designed to foster collaborations and future grant initiatives.
→ Detailed programme (SIREN Workshop)
Both pre-conferences are open to all ESCAN delegates and provide a strong, visible opening to ESCAN 2026—combining cutting-edge science with community building across applied, social, and embodied neuroscience.
ESCAN 2026 Awards & Grants
5 December 2025
ESCAN invites applications for its 2026 Awards & Grants, supporting excellence, mobility, and inclusion in social, cognitive, and affective neuroscience.
- Early Career Award (€1,000 honorarium)
- Travel Awards (registration waiver + up to €500 travel support)
- Family Care Grant (up to €300)
Deadline: 16 February 2026
Open to eligible ESCAN members. Applicants will be notified by 6 March 2026.
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