- When
- 7 September – 4 November 2026
- Where
- Aarhus University and University of Copenhagen
The NAD Poster Design Course and Competition is designed to strengthen scientific communication skills among neuroscience researchers. Participants will receive dedicated training in poster creation and presentation before competing in regional events in Eastern and Western Denmark. Two finalists from each region will present their posters at the NAD Annual Meeting November 2-4 where a committee will vote on the best poster presentation.
Poster preparation and presentation course All interested participants will be offered a training course with identical sessions in both Western Denmark (Aarhus) and Eastern Denmark (Copenhagen). The course instructor is Gert K. Nielsen (University of Copenhagen), and participants will learn principles of scientific poster design, layout and visual and oral communication. Participation in the course includes a commitment to submitting a poster and taking part in one of the regional competitions. Course dates and locations Region East: September 7, 9:00-13:00, Nielsine Nielsen Auditorium, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. Region West: September 8, 11:00-15:00, William Scharff Auditorium, Aarhus University. Seats are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regional Poster Competitions Region East: October 8, 9:00-11:30, Mærsk Tower 15th floor, Panum, University of Copenhagen. Region West: October 9, 9:00-11:30, Eduard Biermann Auditorium, Aarhus University. Having attended the poster preparation and presentation course is not mandatory to participate in the regional competitions. Posters must be prepared in portrait format (A0, 84.1 × 118.9 cm). Posters cannot be modified between the regional competition and the national competition at the NAD Annual Meeting. Evaluation Criteria Scientific content Layout and visual communication Quality of oral presentation Clarity The best posters from each region will advance to the final competition at the NAD Annual Meeting. If you advance to the final competition, you are required to attend the NAD Annual Meeting, November 2-4 in Copenhagen. NAD will cover transportation and accommodation expenses for advancing contestants from outside of the Copenhagen area. The NAD Annual Meeting is free of charge for all participants.
Final Competition at the NAD Annual Meeting The nominated finalists will present their posters in a digital format at a special session during the NAD Annual Meeting and will bring their physical poster as a part of the poster session. A final judging round will select the overall winner of the NAD Best Poster Presentation Award 2026 among the four nominated candidates.
Eligibility
The design course and competition are open to anyone within neuroscience in Denmark. Participants must use their own research data and produce their own posters.
To enter the design course and/or competition, participants must have a profile on NAD Connect – sign up here.
Prize
The winner will receive a fully funded place at an NSAS Advanced Course of their choice on San Servolo Island, Venice, in 2027 – including course fee, accommodation and travel (conditions apply).