Junior Theoretical Neuroscientist’s 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
  • Philip Kidd, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, Neural Circuits and Algorithms, CCN, Flatiron Institute
  • Portrait photo of Pierre-Etienne FiquetPierre-Étienne Fiquet, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, Computational Vision, 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 will open shortly after Cosyne

Application due date: on/around April 15, 2026

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 and the broader NYC area. 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

    • CV
    • Research talk abstract & tutorial proposal (1 page pdf)
    • Links to relevant preprints and papers (optional)

    Applications will open shortly after Cosyne, stay tuned! 

     

  • Applications opens: on/around March 18, 2026
    Applications due:
    on/around April 15, 2026
    Applicants notified of acceptance by:
    TBD
    Workshop:
    July 21 to 24, 2026

  • 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 )
  • Forthcoming

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

    Admin & Events team :
    [email protected]
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