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Bernstein Conference 2026

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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

Göttingen, Germany – March 10, 2026

How social experiences shape behavior

In a German-US collaboration with participation of the European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen (ENI-G), researchers have shown that fruit flies can adapt their social behavior and learn from these experiences. These fundamental mechanisms of social information processing are also important for understanding mental illness. The results have been published in the journal Current Biology. Based on these findings, a follow-up project is being funded by the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony and the Volkswagen Foundation with more than 400,000 Euros over two years.

Munich, Germany – March 11, 2026

A familiar voice shapes how zebra finches hear and respond

Neurons that control when zebra finches call back fire more strongly when the caller is familiar.

Göttingen, Germany – March 9, 2026

How mice see: newly discovered nerve cells perceive more than just edges

Research team identifies new selectivity in mouse visual cortex using “digital twins”.

Konstanz, Germany – March 5, 2026

Follow motion or light? How the brain deals with multiple visual inputs

How does the brain process the complex flood of visual inputs? A new study at the University of Konstanz on larval zebrafish gives answers, combining behavioural experiments, advanced brain imaging and computational modeling.

Events

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Computational and Systems Neuroscience (COSYNE) 2026

12.03. – 17.03.2026

Lisbon and Cascais, Portugal

Conference

COSYNE brings together researchers from systems neuroscience, computational biology, artificial intelligence, and related fields to explore the neural basis of behavior and cognition. It is a unique meeting point for both experimental and theoretical work, known for fostering deep discussions, fresh ideas, and unexpected collaborations. Founded in 2004, COSYNE provides an inclusive forum for the exchange of empirical and theoretical approaches to problems in systems neuroscience. Today, it is recognized as the premier computational and systems neuroscience conference, drawing over 1,000 researchers annually from a wide variety of disciplines.

The Bernstein Network will have an information booth at this event!

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Past

Past and future conferences

Become a Member

The Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience supports science, research and education in computational neuroscience, and disseminates research themes and findings to the public. Everyone who is active in the field of computational neuroscience or related subjects can become a member of the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience.

Job Offers

Faculty positions

Independent young PI Position to lead the EEG Lab

Faculty positions

Research Scientist (Group Leader) in Foundational Machine Learning

Postdoc positions

Two postdoc positions in computational neuroscience

Further Job Offers

Stay informed

As a quarterly digest, the public bulletin informs about exciting new topics in computational neuroscience and summarizes the news of the Bernstein Network for the scientifically interested public. The public bulletin is in German only. Register now!

Calls

Tenure Track Professorship

Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft’s Tenure Track Professorship program supports German universities in appointing and onboarding international talents for tenure track positions by funding the first years of the professorship.

Deadline: 31.03.2026

Momentum – Funding for Recently Tenured Professors

Here, 'momentum' is meant as an impulse to keep something moving or developing dynamically after it has started. In this sense, the initiative addresses academics at an early stage following the appointment to their first tenured professorship. The goal is to open up opportunities in this phase of their career to advance the content and strategic development of their professorship.

Deadline: 14.04.2026

IBRO Rising Stars Awards

By providing start-up grants for neuroscience laboratories, the Rising Stars Awards support the research needs of early career neuroscientists who either come from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds (racial/ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, special needs, etc) or lack substantial initial funds or grant support from other agencies. Additionally, they significantly impact their professional trajectories, by providing critical recognition for their research endeavours, supporting targeted capacity building and enabling the integration of cutting-edge methodologies and tools into their work. As a result, this program also enhances awardees’ chances of securing additional funding.

Deadline: 15.04.2026