Creativity Research Journal

Abstract Submission Guidelines — The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity

Exciting news: Abstract submissions for SfNC2026 are now open!

This year, we are accepting both scientific abstracts and artist presentations. We encourage our greater community to submit and join us this June.

Learn more about guidelines and requirements here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...

The Causal Role of the Left Angular Gyrus in Creativity-Driven Restructuring Creative problem-solving relies on the flexible reorganization of prior knowledge to reshape complex memory structures, yet the behavioral and neural processes supporting this transformation remain...

New in CRJ: Ke Ding, Amitai Shenhav & @yoedkenett.bsky.social show the left angular gyrus plays a causal role in creative thinking. Brain stimulation boosted flexible, interconnected semantic networks during storytelling. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/1040...

From Inner Sensations to Creative Innovations: Uncovering the Links Between Interoceptive Sensitivity and Creative Traits This study explored the relationship between interoceptive sensitivity (IS) – the subjective ability to perceive internal bodily sensations – and creative traits, framed within the dual-process the...

New in CRJ: A new study by Jiminez, Di Bernardi Luft, & Bhattacharya finds that higher interoceptive sensitivity is linked to idea generation, idea development and implementation, inspiration, and flexible thinking. Open Access link: doi.org/10.1080/1040...

Beethoven Diabelli Variations Op 120 Alfred Brendel piano YouTube video by Sonorum Concentus Beethoven

And a performance of the Diabelli Variations for your Thursday morning! youtu.be/hTmQU4jEgJw?...

New in CRJ: a thoughtful exchange on Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations. Brandt (2022) sees the work as an example of divergent thinking; Gittelman & Weisberg (2025) argue for a broader account emphasizing strategy and executive processes.

Brandt: doi.org/10.1080/1040...
G&W: doi.org/10.1080/1040...

We’re pleased to highlight SfNC 2026: Liberty to Create, the 11th annual meeting of the Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity. This year’s theme invites the field to re-engage with the arts as central to creativity research. We look forward to the conversations this will spark!

Why is it an exciting time to be a creativity researcher?

We’re asking our editorial board, starting with Creativity Research Journal editor-in-chief Adam Green.

See his thoughts below, and stay tuned for more insights and featured research: www.tandfonline.com/journals/hcr...

See you soon 👀

Don't miss SfNC 2025 this week! Live now in Paris and on Zoom #SfNC2025

WE'RE STARTING!!! Our special symposium on AI & Creativity starts now in Paris and on Zoom #SfNC2025

SfNC 2025 is NEXT WEEK in Paris! 🧠

Check our FAQ for full schedule, maps, poster printing info & more: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2025-faq.

Register by Thursday 5/15 to join our biggest and best meeting yet (and 10th anniversary péniche party)!

Creativity Research Journal Publishes research on various approaches to the study of creativity, including behavioral, clinical, educational, genetic, psychoanalytic, social and more.

Hi, Bluesky! 👋

We're Creativity Research Journal (CRJ), here to highlight some of the great scientific work being done in the field of creativity research. We're the official journal of @tsfnc.bsky.social. Check out some of our latest articles here! www.tandfonline.com/journals/hcr...