About us

About the Dutch Neurofederation

The Dutch Neurofederation was established as a foundation in 1995 to coordinate and strengthen neuroscience efforts across The Netherlands. It was formed in response to the growing need for a unified voice in the field and has since played a key role in aligning national initiatives and fostering international engagement in neuroscience.

The Dutch Neurofederation promotes neuroscience research and education across The Netherlands. We support collaboration among researchers and institutions, and provide a national platform for research coordination and strategic planning. Internationally, we represent the Dutch neuroscience community to ensure strong connections and visibility on the European and global stage.

The Dutch Neurofederation can be reached by email secretariat@neurofederatie.nl

Organization

The Dutch Neurofederation is a network of neuroscientists and neuroscience organizations in The Netherlands. We serve as a national forum for dialogue, planning, and representation in the field of neuroscience.

We represent the Netherlands in the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and act as the national liaison for international neuroscience initiatives.

Our structure includes:

• Individual members: Individual neuroscientists

• Society members: Neuroscience organizations such as graduate schools, institutes and organizations

• Board: Responsible for the daily management and operations of the federation.

Society memberships

The Dutch Neurofederation represents a broad coalition of neuroscience societies, working groups and graduate schools in The Netherlands. Each organization contributes to the collective mission of advancing neuroscience research, education, and collaboration.

Societies

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Endocrinologie (NVE)

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Neurofysiologie (NVKNF)

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neuropathologie (NVVNP)

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neuropsychologie (NVN)

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Psychonomie

• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Slaap-Waak Onderzoek (NSWO)

• SWO/Liga tegen Epilepsie
  
  

Graduate schools

• Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (Nijmegen)

• Graduate School of Life Sciences (Utrecht)

• Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute (Maastricht)

• ONWAR Graduate School Neuroscience (Amsterdam, Rotterdam)

• Research School of Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences (Groningen)

Our board

Diverse and inclusive neuroscience community

The Dutch Neurofederation is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive neuroscience community in the Netherlands.

We believe that different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen science. We aim to promote equal opportunities for all neuroscientists, regardless of gender, age, nationality, career stage, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, has the opportunity to participate, and can contribute to our neuroscience community. We recognize that this topic requires ongoing attention and welcome any feedback on how we can continue to improve diversity and inclusion within our community.