Exploring how nervous systems control animal behavior
Official title: 2025 Neuroethology: Behavior, Evolution and Neurobiology Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11165592 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is a friendly gathering for early career scientists to share their new ideas about how the brain controls animal behavior, where they can learn from each other and connect with experienced researchers through talks, posters, and fun activities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $12,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13NS143292-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11165592 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be early career scientists and researchers interested in neuroethology and animal behavior.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in scientific research or those outside the field of neuroethology may not receive direct benefits from this conference.
What this research studies
This conference will gather researchers to discuss unpublished findings on the neural control of behavior, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Attendees will include early career scientists who will have the opportunity to present their work, receive feedback, and network with established researchers. The event will feature talks, poster sessions, and social activities designed to promote in-depth discussions on various approaches to studying animal behavior. By bringing together diverse perspectives and techniques, the conference aims to advance understanding in the field of neuroethology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of how neural mechanisms influence behavior, potentially leading to advancements in treating behavioral disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Similar conferences have successfully fostered collaboration and innovation in related fields, indicating a strong potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simpson, Julie H — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Simpson, Julie H
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.