AFRICAN BRAIN DATA SCIENCE (ABDS) ACADEMY 2025
FUNDED BY KAVLI FOUNDATION AND IBRO
Call for Application
ABDSA is an intensive two-week training program, designed to enhance capacity in brain data science in Africa. The Academy provides a unique opportunity for researchers in Africa, including those from neuroscience, psychology, computer science, biomedical science, and related fields, to gain a comprehensive understanding of critical computational approaches for processing and managing large-scale brain datasets. This program is funded by the Kavli Foundation and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO).
Participants will be trained by world-leading experts on novel techniques for brain data collection, processing, analysis, and sharing. The Academy emphasises hands-on training, mentorship, and offers valuable networking and collaboration opportunities to support FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) African brain data.
Who Can Apply?
- Lecturers
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- PhD Students
- Master Students
- Medical Doctors (MD)
- Practitioners like Clinical Psychologists
- Only students residing in the Africa region are eligible to apply for this school.
What Costs Are Covered?
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Meals