Neuroethics Essay Contest: Requirements
Neuroethics Essay Contest: Requirements
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Essays must be written in English by
One winner from each category will be selected in August
a single author and may not exceed
and recognized at the 2020 INS Annual Meeting—the premier
word counts for each category.
gathering of professionals dedicated to neuroethics.
Essays produced for or derived from
All winners will receive a free 1-year INS student membership and
previous coursework are eligible for
a $250 prize. Winners who participate in the annual meeting will
submission as long as they meet all
also have their meeting registration fee waived.
other requirements.
AUTHOR ELIGIBILITY
SUBMISSION / DEADLINE
Participation in the contest is open to any student in high school
Essays for the Academic and
or secondary school, any post-secondary student, and any
General Audience categories are
postdoctoral fellow or similar early-career trainee.
submitted to the INS. Essays for the
There are no restrictions regarding an author’s program or area of High School category are submitted
study. The committee encourages essay submissions from authors to the IYNA Journal.
training in fields such as neuroscience, law, medicine, philosophy,
Submissions must be received by
and many other social and natural sciences.
July 17, 2020 at 11:30 p.m. EDT.
neuroethicssociety.org/essay-call
The International Neuroethics Society is an interdisciplinary group of scholars, scientists, clinicians, and other professionals dedicated
to encouraging and inspiring research and dialogue on the responsible use of advances in brain science. The International Youth
Neuroscience Association is a global, youth-led nonprofit which supports and advocates for neuroscience education.