Application deadline: March 20, 2025
School dates and location: 1-8 June 2025, University Centre, the Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.
The African College of Neuropsychopharmacology (AfCNP) School on Neuropsychopharmacology will run for 1 week starting June 1, 2025. This will feature intensive lectures by distinguished international faculty and participant-led poster sessions, offering a balanced approach to deepen students’ insight and expertise in neuropsychopharmacology. The course will also cover various aspects of neuropsychopharmacology, including the neuropsychiatry consequences of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS. It will delve into the neurobiology of mental disorders, exploring brain circuits, genetics, and environmental factors. The use of neuroimaging techniques to study brain structure and activity will be discussed. The importance of collaborative teams involving psychiatrists, psychologists, and neuroscientists in research and clinical applications will be emphasised. Ethical considerations will also be addressed, including informed consent, patient autonomy, and reporting of serious adverse events (SAEs). AfCNP is supported by Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute, the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), and the US National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). Apply today to reserve your spot. Application begins on Thursday, January 23, 2025, and closes on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Eligibility / Who should apply to this school?
Early career scientists and researchers (within 5 years of completing a postgraduate degree), Postgraduate students and trainees in psychiatry, psychology, pharmacology, and the neurosciences, from any African country.
What cost will be covered for the selected participant?
Accommodation and meals
Travel expenses
Training costs
For any inquiries, please contact leonard.liposhe@aku.edu.