The International Neuroethics Society and the International Youth Neuroscience Association have opened their international, 11th annual Neuroethics Essay Contest, and are calling for submissions from students and early career scientists like you!
Essays can cover any topic in neuroethics that addresses an issue at the intersection of the mind and brain with law, ethics, and society. Authors are encouraged to be creative in their approach.
Students at all education levels enrolled in a degree-seeking program, including post-baccs who are actively applying to education programs and those in training programs or postdoctoral positions, are eligible to apply to the following categories:
- General Audience Essay: “exploring a topic or story at the interface between ethics, neuroscience, and society in plain language for the general public… aimed at non-specialist audiences” in 1000 words maximum;
- Academic Essay: “critically explor[ing] a current issue in neuroethics through rigorous, evidence-based argumentation” in 2000 words maximum; and
- Video Essay: “explore a topic or story at the interface between ethics, neuroscience, and society in plain language for the general public” between 5-7 minutes.
Authors of winning submissions will receive a $500 prize, and authors of honorable mention submissions will receive a $250 prize.
Essay submissions are due by July 5, 2024. To see the full eligibility and submission criteria, view previous winning essays, and learn more about this opportunity, please visit their website at: https://NeuroethicsEssayContest.com
Questions can be sent to: staff@neuroethicssociety.org
![A flier with a white background. At the top, there is a colorful, abstract painting in yellow, teal, and red with black and yellow paint splatters and lines. The heading reads, in orange: “Neuroethics Essay Contest”, and in small white letters to the right “Call for essays / 2024”. The rest of the flier is split into two columns. Any all capitalized letters denote subheadings, and are bolded.The left column reads, in black text:
“The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Neuroethics Essay Contest in 2024. Now in its tenth year, the contest promotes interest in neuroethics among students and trainees around the world.
AUTHOR ELIGIBILITY [bold]
Participation in the contest is open to any student in high school or secondary school, any post-secondary student, and any postdoctoral fellow or similar early-career trainee. Authors from all countries and regions are encouraged to participate, and we welcome submissions from authors who identify with underrepresented groups. There are also no restrictions regarding an author’s program or area of study as long as their essay meets all requirements outlined in the call. Contest organizers encourage submissions from authors training in fields such as neuroscience, law, medicine, philosophy, and many other social and natural sciences, and the humanities.
ESSAY TOPICS [bold]
Essay submissions can cover any topic in neuroethics and should address a focused problem at the intersection of the mind and brain sciences, ethics, and law. There are no restrictions on neuroethical topics, and authors are encouraged to take creative approaches with their essays and videos. See the essay call for more topic suggestions.
The right column of the flier reads:
SUBMISSION
The submission deadline is in July. See the essay call for an exact date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
CATEGORIES
› IYNA-INS High School Essay
› General Audience Essay
› Academic Essay
› Video Essay
PRIZES
› Cash prizes for top essays
› Student membership with INS
› Free registration and stipends to participate in the INS meeting
REQUIREMENTS
Written essays must be in English by a single author and cannot exceed word
count limits set for each category. Videos must meet time requirements, but are not limited only to English. Essays produced for or derived from previous coursework are eligible. Author retains all rights to their work.
[bold] Review the essay call webpage for complete details and requirements. [/bold]”
At the bottom right is a black box with white text that has the website: NeuroethicsEssayContest.com
At the bottom are the logos for the International Neuroethics Society, the International Youth Neuroscience Association, and the Dana Foundation, with a written statement that reads: “The International Neuroethics Society is a community of students, scholars, researchers and scientists dedicated to neuroethics. The International Youth Neuroscience Association is a global, youth-led nonprofit which supports and advocates for neuroscience education. The Dana Foundation is a partner of the contest and provided financial support this year’s contest and prizes.”](https://i0.wp.com/nurhopsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ins-flyers-2024-english.png?resize=600%2C778&ssl=1)
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