Important dates & FAQ
Important dates & FAQ
Important Dates
Events
Satellite Workshops: Sep 29 – Sep 30, 2024
Main Conference: Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2024
Postdoc Meeting: Sep 30, 2024
PhD Symposium: Oct 2 – Oct 3, 2024
Deadlines
Submission of Satellite Workshop proposals: closed
Contributed talk abstract submission: closed
Travel Grant applications: closed
Poster abstract submission: closed
Early registration: closed
Late registration: closed
Notifications of Acceptance
Satellite Workshop: sent
Contributed Talks: sent
Travel Grants: sent
Posters: sent
FAQ
General
Where can I register?
You can register here.
Will online participation be possible?
No, the Bernstein Conference 2024 is planned as an on-site event only.
Is on-site registration possible?
Yes, provided there are still places available. Please note that on-site registration comes with extra costs. Therefore, we recommend to register in advance.
Is there a maximum number of participants?
Yes. Although we try to accept all registrations, we reserve the right to close the registration early when the maximum capacity of the venue is reached.
Will there be travel grants?
Yes, we will provide up to 10 travel grants, each of 500 Euro. Eligible to apply are student and postdoc members of the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience. Please note, that the application is already closed. All details here.
Where can I get help planning my trip to Frankfurt?
We have put together some information to help you plan your trip here.
On-Site
Will the conference venue be barrier-free?
Yes, the venue will be barrier-free. If you require accessibility, please contact us via bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de in advance so we can arrange assistance.
Will there be catering at the conference?
Yes, there will be breaks with coffee, tea, and snacks during the mornings and afternoons. Additionally, we offer lunch or dinner catering during the poster sessions.
Will there be wifi at the conference site?
Yes, there will be eduoram at the conference site.
How do I find a specific poster?
The poster numbers consist out of Roman and Arabic numerals. The Roman numerals correspond to the poster sessions (I-IV). The Arabic numerals correspond to the board numbers (1-76).
For example: Poster II35 can be found in poster session II at board number 35.
Speakers & Poster Presenters
I will present a poster at the conference. What dimensions should the poster have?
Please prepare your poster in portrait format only. The dimensions should correspond to the A0 format (841 mm x 1189 mm or 33.1 inches x 46.8 inches).
Can I print my poster on-site?
Yes! There are several copy shops near the campus that are open from Monday to Saturday.
Copy Burg On Campus Westend
Copy am Campus
script & copy Copy Shop Frankfurt
What topics can my abstract be assigned to?
- Data analysis, machine learning, neuroinformatics
- Learning, plasticity and memory
- Motor control, movement, navigation
- Attention, reward, decision making
- Behavior and cognition
- Brain disease, network dysfunction and intervention
- Single neurons, biophysics
- Networks, dynamical systems
- Sensory processing and perception
- Neurotechnology
- Other
What are the submission guidelines for abstracts?
The body text cannot exceed 2500 characters (including spaces).
Although not mandatory one figure can be added: JPG, GIF, and PNG formats are supported, the size limit is 5MB, figure caption max 300 characters.
The contributed talks will be selected in a double-blind review process. If your abstract shall be considered for a contributed talk, please make sure that the abstract is written in a third person perspective and does not contain any indication to the authors.
I have submitted an abstract. Will I automatically be registered for the conference?
No, the abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. Please do not forget to register.
Further Questions
I have further questions. Who can I contact?
For any further questions please contact us via bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de.
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