INCF News

FAIR Brain Data Science Bootcamp 2026 Welcomes International Neuroscience Community to Stockholm

NITRC ADMIN — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

From 11–13 May, the FAIR Brain Data Science Bootcamp 2026 brought together 75 researchers and data scientists from across Europe at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Organized by INCF, led by SeRC, and delivered in collaboration with EBRAINS Sweden, the bootcamp was held as a satellite event of the NeurotechEU Innovation Summit, contributing to a week of activities dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in neuroscience and neurotechnology.

The Modern Neuroscience Lab in the Age of AI: Exploring the Future of Research at FENS Forum 2026

NITRC ADMIN — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF) and The Transmitter are partnering to host a scientific symposium and panel discussion at FENS Forum 2026 entitled "The Modern Neuroscience Lab in the Age of AI." The symposium will take place on Wednesday, July 8, from 09:45–11:15 in Hall B as part of the General Neuroscience Topics program at FENS Forum 2026.

Beyond Technology: The Human Side of Research Infrastructure

NITRC ADMIN — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

For many research infrastructures, onboarding is often viewed as a one-time event: a user creates an account, attends an introductory webinar, and begins using the platform. Participants at an INCF hosted workshop on onboarding users for research infrastructures in May 2026 challenged this view. Instead, onboarding was described as a continuous process that extends far beyond first contact.

Bridging the Neuro-AI Chasm: Rethinking Neuroscience Training in the Age of AI

NITRC ADMIN — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A new perspective article in Frontiers in Psychology, Bridging the Neuro-AI Chasm: A Framework for Scalable, Contextually Adaptive Training Resources in Large-Scale Brain Data Science, argues that neuroscience education must evolve alongside advances in AI.

From 2011 to 2026: Continuing a Decade of Growth in Open Neuroscience

NITRC ADMIN — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Since 2011, INCF has participated in Google Summer of Code, supporting the development of open-source tools for neuroscience and building a sustained global collaboration. We are pleased to welcome 23 contributors, working across 23 projects from 21 collaborating open-source organizations, supported by a diverse and international group of mentors.

Why Coding is Becoming Essential for Neuroscientists

NITRC ADMIN — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 8:55:06 GMT

Modern neuroscience is increasingly data-driven. Researchers work with complex datasets that require programming skills for efficient, scalable, and reproducible analysis. At the upcoming FAIR Brain Data Science Boot Camp which will take place at Karolinska Institutet 11 – 13 May 2026

Call for Papers: Special Issue on Human Neuroimaging Educational Programs and Training Resources

NITRC ADMIN — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A new Special Issue on Human Neuroimaging Educational Programs and Training Resources invites contributions that address the growing need for accessible, high-quality training in an increasingly complex and interdisciplinary field. The manuscript submission deadline is 31 August 2026.

GSoC 2026 Proposal Submission Deadline: What Mentors and Org Admins Need to Know

NITRC ADMIN — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The GSoC 2026 contributor proposal submission period will officially close on Tuesday, March 31 at 18:00 UTC. After this deadline, no new proposals can be submitted, and existing proposals cannot be modified.

INCF marks its 16th year anniversary as a Google Summer of Code mentor organization

NITRC ADMIN — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 7:46:44 GMT

We are happy to announce that INCF has been accepted to serve as a mentor organization in Google Summer of Code 2026 (GSoC) for the 16th year running!

Learning from Europe’s University Alliances: Reflections from the DiPYUA Workshop in Málaga

NITRC ADMIN — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

At the end of January, European University Alliance representatives met in Málaga for the DiPYUA workshop to exchange experiences and lessons on building and managing digital platforms.