IBRO-PERC Support for Soft Skills Training

IBRO-PERC provides financial support for the organization of training activities, either onsite or virtual, on soft skills, including scientific writing, grant writing, poster design and presentation, oral presentation skills, team building, etc. These activities must provide participating students with a wide range of expertise, which when combined with high-quality neuroscience training will increase their chances to succeed in their scientific careers.

General Eligibility Requirements:

• Events must take place within the Pan-Europe region in 2023
• Applicants must provide a descriptive proposal of the event, including justification and detailed objectives
• Applicants should sufficiently detail potential opportunities to increase the visibility of IBRO towards the attendees of the proposed activity
• Applicants are required to include a copy of the event program

Grant Specifications:

• The required funding report should be submitted no later than 3 months following the conclusion of the event. Reports should include the number and proportion of diverse plenary lecturers, symposium speakers, session chairs and participants
•  Funds will transferred according to an 80:20 format, meaning 80% of the grant will be awarded two months prior to the start date of the event, and the remaining 20% upon completion and submission of the associated grant report