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The Amsterdam Neuroscience research institute performs integrated basic, translational and clinical research in order to improve our understanding of the human brain and nervous system in health and disease. Researchers and clinicians from different institutes in Amsterdam collaborate to strengthen the scientific excellence in this area, making Amsterdam Neuroscience one of the largest neuroscience communities in Europe.

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Registration Open: Amsterdam UMC Research Mentoring Program
Scholarships, Grants and Awards for Future, Current and Graduating PhD Candidates
New NWO Awards: Nominate and Celebrate Outstanding Research Initiatives
Seven Amsterdam Neuroscience researchers awarded Veni Grants 2025

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  • Research programs
    Research programs Amsterdam Neuroscience aims to strengthen collaborations between investigators by focusing its research strategy on nine research programs.
  • Annual Magazine
    Annual Magazine We present the Amsterdam Neuroscience MAGAZINE 2022 covering the overarching theme: the science of individuality. Dive into the individuality in biology, research & treatment.
  • Industry
    Industry The Industry Alliance Office (IAO) acting on behalf of Amsterdam Neuroscience is a one-stop-shop for the pharma- and biotech industry for basic and translational neuroscience and for clinical trials.

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