Since 2012, the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience has awarded the Valentin Braitenberg Award every two years, which honors outstanding scientific achievements in the field of computational neuroscience. Following Braitenberg’s scientific tradition, special attention is paid to theoretical studies that reveal the functional significance of brain structures and their neuronal network dynamics.

The award consists of:

• Prize money of 5.000 €, kindly donated by “Autonome Provinz Bozen Südtirol“
• Registration for the Bernstein Conference, travel costs, and accommodation
• “Braitenberg Lecture” within the framework of the Bernstein Conference
• Certificate and Golden Neuron pin
• Book “Tentakel des Geistes – Begegnungen mit Valentin Braitenberg”

For more information on the award committee and how to send in your nominations, please visit the Valentin Braitenberg Award page.