We are now accepting applications for the next Summer Seminars in Neuroscience and Philosophy (SSNAP). SSNAP 2026 will occur at Duke University from May 26th to June 6th. These two weeks of intensive training in philosophy and neuroscience aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and professors in these fields. Note: graduate students must have completed their third year of graduate school at time of submission to be considered for SSNAP.
A total of twenty fellowships are available:
- 10 for applicants primarily from philosophy
- 10 for applicants primarily from neuroscience
The topic of SSNAP 2026 is “Neuroscience and AI”, and the speakers in the second week will discuss different philosophical and scientific issues surrounding intersections between neuroscience and AI. Accepted SSNAP fellows will form interdisciplinary teams to develop a joint research project involving philosophical and scientific questions around the intersection between neuroscience and AI. Teams with promising projects can receive a sub-award of up to $20,000 to fund their projects. If you already have an interdisciplinary team, each member should apply separately to SSNAP. In the application, please let us know that you have already formed a team, and supply the names of your teammates.
SSNAP provides each fellow with funding for travel expenses, room and board, and a $500 honorarium.
We encourage neuroscience and philosophy faculty, post-doctoral scholars, and graduate students to apply for this unique opportunity.
The following materials are required to apply to SSNAP 2026:
(I) A cover letter describing your experiences in neuroscience and philosophy research, and why you would be a good addition to SSNAP.
(II) CV
(III) Writing sample (preferably published)
(IV) A one-page (single spaced, no smaller than 11 pt font) response to the following prompt: If you could team up with a fellow neuroscientist and/or a fellow philosopher to conduct joint research on the topic of “Neuroscience and AI” for a year, what would you most like to study and why?
One letter of recommendation (for graduate students and post-docs only).
All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on December 19th, 2025.
We are now accepting applications for the next Summer Seminars in Neuroscience and Philosophy (SSNAP). SSNAP 2026 will occur at Duke University from May 26th to June 6th. These two weeks of intensive training in philosophy and neuroscience aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and professors in these fields. Note: graduate students must have completed their third year of graduate school at time of submission to be considered for SSNAP.
A total of twenty fellowships are available:
- 10 for applicants primarily from philosophy
- 10 for applicants primarily from neuroscience
The topic of SSNAP 2026 is “Neuroscience and AI”, and the speakers in the second week will discuss different philosophical and scientific issues surrounding intersections between neuroscience and AI. Accepted SSNAP fellows will form interdisciplinary teams to develop a joint research project involving philosophical and scientific questions around the intersection between neuroscience and AI. Teams with promising projects can receive a sub-award of up to $20,000 to fund their projects. If you already have an interdisciplinary team, each member should apply separately to SSNAP. In the application, please let us know that you have already formed a team, and supply the names of your teammates.
SSNAP provides each fellow with funding for travel expenses, room and board, and a $500 honorarium.
We encourage neuroscience and philosophy faculty, post-doctoral scholars, and graduate students to apply for this unique opportunity.
The following materials are required to apply to SSNAP 2026:
(I) A cover letter describing your experiences in neuroscience and philosophy research, and why you would be a good addition to SSNAP.
(II) CV
(III) Writing sample (preferably published)
(IV) A one-page (single spaced, no smaller than 11 pt font) response to the following prompt: If you could team up with a fellow neuroscientist and/or a fellow philosopher to conduct joint research on the topic of “Neuroscience and AI” for a year, what would you most like to study and why?
One letter of recommendation (for graduate students and post-docs only).
All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on December 19th, 2025.