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Welcome

The Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience connects experimental and theoretical scientists. It comprises more than 200 research groups and 450 individual scientists from all over the world who combine experimental neuroscientific approaches with theoretical models and computer simulations.

The Bernstein Network was launched in 2004 through a major funding initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) which aimed at advancing the transfer of theoretical knowledge to clinical and technical applications. The network is named after the German physiologist and biophysicist Julius Bernstein (1839-1917).

News

Bochum, Germany February 13, 2026

How psychedelic drugs affect the brain

Research findings reinforce new approaches in psychology, using psychedelic substances under medical supervision to treat certain clinical conditions.

Stuttgart, Germany February 12, 2026

Elephant trunk whiskers exhibit material intelligence

Scientists discover the secret behind the elephant’s sense of touch.

Cologne, Germany February 6, 2026

Brain network identified for effective treatment of Parkinson’s disease

Deep brain stimulation is a key procedure in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Researchers have now identified the optimal target network in the human brain.

Brussels, Belgium February 4, 2026

From brains to AI: a new theory of learning through time

A new study published in Nature Communications presents a theory of how the brain can learn complex temporal patterns such as speech, music or movement. The work introduces a framework describing how networks of cortical neurons can use local, real-time signals to recognise patterns that unfold over time, helping bridge a gap between neuroscience and machine learning. Beyond advancing our understanding of brain function, the findings could also inspire new generations of energy-efficient artificial intelligence systems.

Events

Bernstein Conference

Bernstein Conference 2026

Past and future conferences

Calls

Else Kröner Memorialstipendien 2026

Die Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung möchte besonders begabte und motivierte klinisch und wissenschaftlich tätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte am Beginn ihres Berufsweges unterstützen, durch eine zweijährige Freistellung von klinischen Aufgaben ein besonders erfolgversprechendes medizinisches Forschungsvorhaben signifikant weiterzubringen. Damit soll der Grundstein zur wissenschaftlichen Selbständigkeit und zur Karriere als Clinician Scientist gelegt werden. Dazu schreibt die Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung auf dem gesamten Gebiet der Medizin in der Regel bis zu sechs Individualstipendien mit einer Laufzeit von zwei Jahren für junge Ärztinnen und Ärzte in der Weiterbildungsphase aus. Das Stipendium ist mit insgesamt 250.000 € dotiert und dient primär der Finanzierung der eigenen Stelle (Brutto-Jahresgehalt) während der Freistellung.

Deadline: 25.02.2026

Taiwan-German Collaboration in Research

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) are launching a call for proposals for outstanding joint research projects.
This initiative aims to bring together relevant and competitive researchers from Germany and Taiwan to design and carry out collaborative research projects. Funds to be used on the Taiwanese side must be requested from the NSTC; funds to be used on the German side must be requested from the DFG. Special attention is given to the integrated character of proposed projects, from the concept to the work plan. Funding is only available for projects that involve a convincing collaboration between the German and Taiwanese partners and for which the anticipated research benefit is clearly outlined. The collaborative projects selected will receive research funding for a period of up to three years.

Deadline: 25.02.2026

ScienceFluencer Award

Ziel des Awards ist es junge Wissenschaftler:innen, die aktiv wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse verbreiten und erklären, zu fördern. Der Preis ist mit 1.000€ dotiert.

Deadline: 28.02.2026