CAS Brain Science & Intelligence Technology Forum for Young Scholars aims to provide a platform for academic exchange among outstanding young scholars in the field of brain science and brain-inspired intelligence technology, to promote interdisciplinary and academic innovation, and to broaden talent introduction approaches through special reports, academic seminars, site visits, etc.

1. About Young Scholar Forum

- Date: October 16 - 18, 2024.

- Location: CEBIST, Shanghai

- Topics: The frontier progress and application of brain science and brain-inspired intelligence, including neural circuit basis of cognitive functions, mechanism and intervention of brain disorders, brain-inspired intelligence theories and models, and development of new technologies for brain research.  

- Organizer: CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology (CEBSIT).

- Co-organizer: Key Laboratory in Brain Cognition and Brain-inspired Intelligence (KLBI).

2. Qualifications

- The applicants should hold a doctoral degree from a worldwide recognized university or research institutions. have important academic achievements and good potentials to conduct research independently. 

- Exceptions may be considered for PhD candidates with studies close to publication. 

- Individuals who are interested in working or collaborating with the CEBSIT/ION. 

3. Application

- Interested individuals should send a CV, abstract and representative academic achievements to Ms. Zhang (danzhang@ion.ac.cn) before September 10.

- Academic Activity Committee of CEBSIT will review the eligible applications and send out invitation letters to the top candidates.  

- The forum's agenda includes academic presentations, on-site visits, and interactive exchanges with the CEBSIT PIs as well as other forms.

- CSBSIT will cover the round-trip transportation costs for attendees and the accommodation during the forum. Only economy-class air tickets or second-class train tickets are covered with a limit of 20,000 RMB. Tickets should be self-booked with relevant receipts submitted to the organizer for reimbursement after the forum.

4. Contacts

- Dan Zhang, 021-54921871, danzhang@ion.ac.cn

- Aibing Chen, 021-54921777, abchen@ion.ac.cn

The young talents in this forum who manage to join CEBIST in the near future will receive full support in competitive salary, research funding, team building, facilities support, etc. We sincerely invite young scholars to participate into the forum.

More information about CEBSIT, please visit http://english.cebsit.cas.cn/