Who We Are:

The International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) is a global, youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists. Our mission is to introduce students to the excitement of scientific inquiry and enable them to explore the wonders of the brain.

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Represented Countries

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Members

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Registered Chapters

What We Do:

MYELIN Initiative

A project to develop a comprehensive introductory neuroscience course for high schools.

IYNA Journal

The world's biggest youth neuroscience journal, written, edited, and published by members.

IYNA Chapters

An international network of clubs, promoting neuroscience enthusiasm at the local level.

Mentorship Program

A project to connect high school students with undergraduate, graduate, and professional mentors

Become a Member:

Become a member of the International Youth Neuroscience Association today! Members of the IYNA younger than 26 get access to all of our programs and opportunities, and all members get access to the IYNA newsletter. Best of all, it's completely free! Become a member of the IYNA today!

IYNA News

Results of the INS Essay Competition

Sept. 10, 2019

We are excited to announce the results of the Neuroethics Essay Contest. Now in its sixth year, the contest aims to promote interest in neuroethics among students and postdocs from around the world. This year, the International Neuroethics Society expanded the essay to include a new high school category, in ...

April 2019 Journal Release

April 19, 2019

The latest edition of the IYNA Journal is now available to read here! In this update we've covered bioluminescence, ADHD, and hyperthymesia. Thank you to our authors and our editing team for making this release a success!

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