Forum Introduction
To explore cutting-edge research in brain science and promote academic exchange among PhD students in the field, we sincerely welcome talented PhD to gather at Fudan University to discuss the latest developments in brain science.
Hosts
Institutes of Brain Science，Fudan University
State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders
Ministry of Education Frontier Science Center for Brain Science
Qualification
PhD students are welcome to submit applications if you fulfil the following criteria. Applicants should:
1. research fields in the brain science, brain diseases, or brain-like intelligence.
2. have graduated within one year or are expected to graduatewithin coming year.
Dates
Mid-November, 2025
Details will be announced later.
Location
East No. 2 Research Building, Fenglin Campus, Fudan University,131 Dong'an Road, Shanghai
Schedule
Day 1: Registration, Selected Poster Presentations, Core facility tour at the Brain Science Institute
Day 2: Oral Presentations, Poster Sessions, Awards Ceremony, Closing Ceremony
Detailed arrangements will be announced later.
Submission Requirements
The following submission materials need to be sent to FDU_BSF@163.combefore October 7, 2025（Beijing Time）,with the subject line 'Second Fudan University International Brain Science PhD Forum-Author’s Name'.
Application materials:
1. Basic Information Form
2. Conference Abstract
3. Overview of Past Research and Future Plan
4. Resume
5. Letters of Recommendation (optional)
For detailed requirements, please refer to the attachment.
Attachment-Application form.docx
Evaluation Criteria
Preliminary Review:
Written evaluations will be conducted by experts in the field to select and invite speakers and poster presenters for the forum.
Final Review:
After the academic reports and poster sessions are completed, a comprehensive evaluation by the participating experts in the field will determine the award winners.
Awards
Oral Presentations:
First Prize: 1 award, ¥ 10,000
Second Prize: 2 awards, ¥ 5,000 each
Third Prize: 3 awards, ¥ 3,000 each
Posters:
A number of Excellence Awards, ¥ 1,500 each
All award winners will receive Honorary certificates.
Participation Instructions
1. Travel expenses and accommodation for selected speakers within China will be covered by the forum organizers.
2. There is no registration fee or any other charges for this forum.
3. For any questions, please feel free to contact the forum organizing committee.
Contact Information
Contact Person: Ms. Chen
Tel: +86-021-54237646
Email: FDU_BSF@163.com
The First Fudan International Doctoral Forum on Brain Science
Institutes of Brain Science，Fudan University
State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders
Ministry of Education Frontier Science Center for Brain Science
Postdoctoral Recruitment Requirements
Application Conditions
1. Adherence to laws and regulations, with good ideological and political qualities, and a strong commitment to academic ethics.
2. Applicants should be no more than 35 years old, either about to receive a doctoral degree or within 3 years after receiving a doctoral degree.
3. Possess a solid academic background in brain science or related fields, have achieved innovative results during doctoral studies, and demonstrate strong research capabilities.
Position Benefits and Working Conditions
1. The postdoctoral program adopts an innovative '2+X' training framework, offering world-class research facilities and extensive professional development opportunities. Outstanding fellows demonstrating exceptional research achievements will be eligible for direct consideration for faculty appointments.
2. Annual salary for postdocs ranges from 180,000 to 500,000 RMB or more. Active support will be provided for applying to national and Shanghai-based research projects and talent funds. Priority will be given to applications for national and Shanghai postdoctoral support programs. Additional comprehensive support is available through Fudan University's 'Super Postdoctoral' Program, the Fudan University Shanghai Medical College 'Postdoctoral Quality Enhancement Plan,' the Brain Science Frontier Research Center 'Everest Young Scholars Program,' and the Institute of Brain Science 'Elite' Postdoctoral Program.
3. Full-time postdoctoral fellows are eligible to apply for accommodation in Fudan University's postdoctoral apartments. Assistance with children's enrollment in nearby schools will be provided in accordance with relevant regulations. Procedures related to household registration (hukou), social insurance, etc., will be handled according to regulations. Benefits include medical insurance, health check-up services, and access to trade union facilities.
Postdoctoral Fellow Positions
Mentor | Research direction | |
Hanfei Deng | Neural mechanisms of motivation and emotional homeostasis | hanfeideng@fudan.edu.cn |
Yu Gu | Sensory regulation of voluntary behavioral decision-making and the development of amblyopia treatment methods | guyu_@fudan.edu.cn |
Miao He | Genetic dissection of neural circuits | hem@fudan.edu.cn |
Yue Li | Psychoactive substances and neuroplasticity | yue_li@fudan.edu.cn |
Zhaoyang Li | The development of original intervention strategies for pathogenic targets of neurological disorders | lzy@fudan.edu.cn |
Benlong Liu | Neural mechanisms of somatosensory regulation of physiological and psychological health | liu_b@fudan.edu.cn |
Shenbin Liu | The neuroanatomical basis for acupuncture practice | shenbin_liu@fudan.edu.cn |
Lan Ma | Learning memory and drug addiction | xingliu@fudan.edu.cn |
Jianguang Ni | Neuromodulation and Neurofeedback | jguangni@fudan.edu.cn |
Zhiyong Shao | Addressing mechanisms underlying neurodevelopment and the related neurological disorders | shaozy@fudan.edu.cn |
Minjie Shen | Molecular mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders | shenminjie@fudan.edu.cn |
YiLin Tai | Functional assembly of neuronal microcircuit | taiyilin@fudan.edu.cn |
Yiquan Tang | The viscera-brain axis | yqtang@fudan.edu.cn |
Dandan Wang | Neuronal GPCR signaling network and drug target discovery | dandanwang@fudan.edu.cn |
Yun Wang | Study on the mechanisms of AD-related cognitive dysfunction | yunwang@fudan.edu.cn |
Lei Xiao | Neuromodulators and neural function | leixiao@fudan.edu.cn |
Yunli Xie | Neurodevelopment and Developmental Brain Disorders | yunli.xie@fudan.edu.cn |
Man Xiong | Stem Cell Therapy and Mechanism Study of Brain Disorders using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells | man_xiong@fudan.edu.cn |
Zhengang Yang | Neurodevelopment and neural stem cells | yangz@fudan.edu.cn |
Yongchun Yu | Development of neural synaptic circuits in the cerebral | ycyu@fudan.edu.cn |
Jiayi Zhang | Vision restoration and visual function decoding | jiayizhang@fudan.edu.cn |
Ying Zhu | Decoding the molecular and cellular foundations of brain development, evolution, and disorders through high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, and computational modeling | ying_zhu@fudan.edu.cn |
Institute of Brain Science，Fudan University
State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders
The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology was established in 1994. After its restructuring in 2023, it was officially renamed State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders, serving as an important base for high-level neuroscience research and talent cultivation in China. The Institute of Brain Science was founded in 2006 and operates as an integrated entity with State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders. It is a substantive institution for scientific research and talent cultivation at Fudan University. The positions of Director of State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders and Dean of the Institute of Brain Science are both held by Academician Ma Lan. Currently, there are 46 research groups, with 38 directly under the institute; there are 69 researchers, including 8 dual-appointed researchers. Among the researchers, there are 3 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 national-level high-caliber talents, 16 national-level young talents, and 1 innovation team each recognized by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education, and the Shanghai Municipality. A total of 32 individuals have received support from national and Shanghai-level high-end talent programs. This institution has been selected as a base under the '111 Plan for Discipline Innovation and Talent Introduction in Higher Education Institutions' by the Ministry of Education and the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.
Since its establishment, the institution has undertaken over 100 scientific research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the NSFC, and provincial and ministerial-level agencies, with research funding exceeding 950 million yuan. Over 170 original research papers, with researchers from our institute as corresponding authors, have been published in journals such as Science and Nature. The institution's research achievements have been honored with two Second Prizes of the National Natural Science Award, eight Second Prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, one Second Prize of the National Technology Invention Award, two selections as one of the 'Top Ten Scientific Advances in China' (formerly known as the 'Top Ten Science and Technology News in China'), and one selection as a 'Major Advance in Neuroscience in China for 2024.
Ministry of Education Frontier Science Center for Brain Science
In March 2018, the Frontier Science Center for Brain Science at Fudan University received approval from the Ministry of Education to become the first frontier science center under China's national 'Peak Plan.' The 'Peak Plan,' formally known as the 'Peak Plan for Basic Research in Higher Education Institutions,' aims to explore modern university systems, fully leverage their pivotal roles in talent cultivation, scientific research, and discipline development, deepen institutional and systemic reforms, attract top-tier talent from around the world, promote in-depth interdisciplinary integration and the integration of science and education, and establish itself as China's most representative innovation center and cradle of talent in relevant basic and frontier fields, as well as an academic hub with international leadership. The center is a substantive institution established with the support of a university, implementing a new management and operational mechanism. Currently, it is based on and physically supported by State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders /the Institute of Brain Science, Fudan University. It involves the participation of research institutions such as State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disorders/ the Institute of Brain Science, the Institute for Translational Brain Research, the Institute of Brain-inspired Intelligence Science and Technology, and the Institute for Research and Translation of Major Brain Disorders, among others. It also collaborates with multidisciplinary research forces from life sciences, brain medicine, mathematics, information science, materials science, microelectronics, brain-inspired intelligence, and other fields.
