The Federation promotes human potential and well-being by advancing the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior. As a coalition of scientific societies, we communicate with policy makers and the public about the importance and contributions of basic and applied research in these sciences.

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What Is the Federation?
The Federation
is a dues-supported coalition of Member Organizations, Academic Affiliates (including university departments and regional psychological associations), and Corporate Affiliates. We represent the interests of scientists who conduct research in the mind, brain, and behavior sciences, focusing our efforts on advocacy, education, and the communication of information to scientists.

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Advocacy  

James McClelland, PhD, testifies before Congress on 3/18/09Federation Officer Testifies Before U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee
Federation President-Elect James (Jay) McClelland addressed members of the U.S. House of Representatives Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee in a public witness hearing on March 18, 2009. McClelland spoke of the importance of research in the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior and the need for continued support at NIH and other agencies under the subcommittee’s jurisdiction.

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Communication 

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Federation Newsletter

The Federation's advocacy efforts are detailed in a free e-newsletter. Newsletters include updates on funding opportunities, legislation that may affect the behavioral science community, and reports on the Federation's national advocacy efforts on the behalf of the mind, brain, and behavioral sciences.




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