The International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA), founded in 2016, is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting, educating, and inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists. Representing over 4,000 student members across the globe, its goal is to provide both free, high-quality educational opportunities and a global community to help students explore neuroscience and related fields.
To achieve this goal, the IYNA runs an annual online “introduction to neuroscience” summer course, publishes a globally read student neuroscience journal, and supports an international chapter system that empowers students to conduct neuroscience outreach in their own communities.
The group also organizes other events, including the Neuro & Career webinar series in collaboration with the Dana Foundation, an Ideathon in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, and a Brain Bee Bootcamp with the support of the International Brain Bee.
If you are interested in participating in IYNA programs as a student, mentor, judge, or guest speaker, please connect via this form!
Posted on 06/01/2026
