Junior Theoretical Neuroscientists Workshop

  • Organized by
  • Portrait photo of Mitya ChklovskiiDmitri ‘Mitya’ Chklovskii, Ph.D.Group Leader, Neural Circuits and Algorithms, CCN, Flatiron Institute
  • Agnish Kumar Behera, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, CCN, Flatiron Institute
  • Portrait photo of Pierre-Etienne FiquetPierre-Étienne Fiquet, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, Computational Vision, CCN, Flatiron Institute
  • Philip Kidd, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, Neural Circuits and Algorithms, CCN, Flatiron Institute
Date


Location

Marion T. Greenup Conference Center
160 5th Ave, 3rd Floor
New York, 10010

Tue:  5 PM – 7 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thu: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM

 

Applications open March 21, 2026

Applications due April 15, 2026

Apply here

Workshop Goals

The Center for Computational Neuroscience (CCN) at the Flatiron Institute organizes the Junior Theoretical Neuroscientist (JTN) workshop as an opportunity for selected postdocs and advanced PhD students to connect with each other and the theoretical neuroscience community at the Flatiron Institute. In 2026, we expect to select 10-12 trainees to participate in the workshop from July 21-24, to exchange ideas in an intimate, small group setting. Each participant will deliver a short research talk as well as a longer tutorial exploring techniques relevant to their research. Research talks will present recent or in progress results while tutorials will explore methods in depth and will be presented on the blackboard. The schedule will also include extended breaks for discussions.

Our aim is to attract a group of talented theorists studying different topics. We expect the workshop will provide a particularly excellent opportunity for participants in the process of planning their next career stage. There is no charge to attend the workshop. Travel, lodging, and meals will be provided.

  • Call for Applications

    We invite applications from postdocs and PhD students working in theoretical/computational neuroscience, broadly defined.

    Application Materials

    • Current CV
    • Research talk abstract (200 words limit)
    • Tutorial proposal (200 words limit)
    • Answers to two Scientific Thought questions (200 words limit)

    Applications open March 21, 2026

    Apply here

     

  • Applications opens March 21, 2026
    Applications due
    April 15, 2026
    Workshop runs July 21 to 24, 2026

    Apply here

  • Day 0
    Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

    5:00 - 7:00 PMWelcome Reception

    Day 1
    Wednesday, July 22, 2026

    8:30 AM - 9:30 AMBreakfast
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AMInvited Talk
    10:05 AM - 10:35 AMInvited Talk
    10:40 AM - 11:10 AMCoffee Break
    11:10 AM - 12:10 PMTutorial
    12:10 PM - 2:10 PMLunch
    2:10 PM - 2:40 PMInvited talk
    2:45 PM - 3:15 PMInvited talk
    3:20 PM - 3:50 PMCoffee Break
    3:50 PM - 4:50 PMTutorial
    5:30 AM - 7:00 AMDinner

    Day 2
    Thursday, July 23, 2026

    8:30 AM - 9:30 AMBreakfast
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AMInvited Talk
    10:05 AM - 10:35 AMInvited Talk
    10:40 AM - 11:10 AMCoffee Break
    11:10 AM - 12:10 PMTutorial
    12:10 PM - 2:10 PMLunch
    2:10 PM - 2:40 PMInvited Talk
    2:45 PM - 3:15 PMInvited Talk
    3:20 PM - 3:50 PMCoffee Break
    3:50 PM - 4:50 PMTutorial
    5:30 AM - 7:00 AM Dinner

    Day 3
    Friday, July 24, 2026

    8:30 AM - 9:30 AMBreakfast
    9:30 AM 10:00 AM Invited Talk
    10:05 AM - 10:35 AMInvited Talk
    10:40 AM - 11:10 AMCoffee Break
    11:10 AM - 12:10 PMTutorial
    12:10 PM - 2:10 PMLunch
    2:10 PM - 2:40 PMInvited Talk
    2:45 PM 3:15 PMInvited Talk
    3:20 PM - 3:50 PMCoffee Break
    3:50 PM - 4:50 PMTutorial
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PMReception (162 Rooftop )
  • Admitted participants will be provided with travel, lodging, and meals for the duration of the workshop.

  • Organizers:
    Dmitri Chklovskii
    Agnish Kumar Behera
    Philip Kidd
    Pierre-Etienne Fiquet

    Admin & Events team :
    [email protected]
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