Aim

The Global BCI Session is dedicated to supporting, showcasing, and enhancing the participation of researchers from low- and middle-income countries at the International BCI Meeting. Our goal is to promote diversity and empower underrepresented researchers, facilitating their professional growth and development. By doing so, we aim to contribute to the success of both their local communities and the wider BCI research community, ensuring that diverse perspectives and innovations are represented in this rapidly evolving field.

Description

The session is composed of two parts: speakers’ presentations and a round-table discussion. A maximum of three (3) underrepresented speakers will talk about their ongoing or past BCI projects for 15 minutes each. Speakers should not only present their BCI projects, but also indicate the challenges (including economic restrictions) they face in conducting their research from their countries of residency. The presentations will be followed by a round table discussion for the remaining 15 minutes, in which the audience can also actively participate in the Q&A section.

Researchers should apply for participation as speakers in the Global BCI Session. 

Eligibility and Application Instructions

• Applicants can be early or senior researchers (postdocs and academic professors).
• Applicants must be members of the BCI Society (or willing to become a member before the start of the meeting).
• Applicants must be from, and conduct research in low-to-middle-income countries, as listed in the World Bank country rank.
• Applicants must have at least 5 years of BCI research experience.
• Applicants should outline how they intend to benefit their countries and local community after participating in the 11th International BCI Meeting.

All submissions will be reviewed by the award committee. Gender parity will be considered.