Neuroscience Communities

FAQ

What are neuroscience communities?

Communities for neuroscience researchers, students, and professionals covering brain science, neurotech, and academic careers. Slack hosts specialized communities for subfields and diversity initiatives, while broader society-connected platforms serve the larger neuroscience community with career resources and research discussion.

How many Neuroscience communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 14 Neuroscience communities on this page. Most listings with size data are large (29%) or massive (14%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional.

Which platforms host the most neuroscience communities?

Facebook (5), Independent Platforms (4), and Slack (4) are the most common here. Click a platform icon above the list to open a filtered view.

What features do these communities offer?

Forum is the most common (71%). Others that show up often include requires application and online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free neuroscience communities?

6 of 14 (43%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which neuroscience communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces INCF Neurostars, Neuroscience Community for Labroots, NeuroTechX, and Black In Neuro first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 4/20/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.