The International Vilnius Neuroscience Conference for Young Researchers is an initiative led by researchers from the Faculty of Medicine at Vilnius University. It aims to provide an international platform for young researchers – undergraduate and medical students, PhD candidates, postgraduate students, and others – to present their research ideas and results.

The conference format includes both invited lectures and presentations by young researchers, interwoven throughout the event. This structure encourages lively discussion, debate, and constructive feedback – essential components of the academic journey.

We also strive to create a friendly and supportive environment where early-career researchers can meet and socialise, exchange ideas, and build professional networks.

Why Vilnius?

While preserving its historic charm, Vilnius is a modern European city that welcomes people from all over the world, including researchers. Recent advances in medicine and life sciences at Vilnius University have made the city increasingly attractive to international students and researchers, offering a unique blend of academic excellence, rich cultural heritage, and contemporary attractions.

The historic centre of Vilnius is the cradle of the entire state of Lithuania and a location which is especially significant in the history not only of Lithuania but also of a broad expanse of Eastern Europe, in terms of its political influence, rich architecture, works of art, and the many cultural and scientific ideas that took shape here. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, thus recognising its exceptional universal value.

One of the oldest universities in the world, Vilnius University, has 12 faculties and around 23,000 students. The Old Campus houses the University administration and 3 faculties – History, Philology, and Philosophy. There is also a library which was founded in 1570. It contains more than 5 million prints and ancient manuscripts. Among them is one of two copies of the first Lithuanian book known to exist – the original Catechism of Martynas Mažvydas.