Overview

Key Features

Established in April 2004, the doctoral programme of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences leads to the degree of Dr. rer. nat. (Faculty of Biological Sciences) or Dr. med. (Faculty of Medicine). Additionally, the Medical Faculty offers the possibility to achieve a MD/PhD degree.

Accordingly, the Neurosciences, of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences at the Heidelberg University, provides research opportunities in the fields of Neuroanatomy, Neurobiology, Clinical Neurobiology, Neurophysiology, Developmental Neuroscience, Behavioural Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience and Medical Cell Biology.

The language of the doctoral programme is English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neural data analysis practical

Neural systems computer simulation practical

Psychological and psychobiological methods in cognitive neuroscience

Transcranial magnetic stimulation in the assessment and modulation of human perception

Viral vectors for anatomy and physiology of brain circuits

Calcium imaging in DRG neurons and heterologous expression systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-14 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 16 other PhDs in Neuroscience in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's, Diploma or equivalent degree. Guidelines and requirements for the doctoral thesis are set forth in the „Promotionsordnung“ of the University of Heidelberg for the Faculty of Biological Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine. The „Promotionsordung“ stipulates that all doctoral students of the Faculty of Biological Sciences are obliged to participate in a doctoral student programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.

there is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (151 EUR per semester)

Living costs for Heidelberg

922 - 1397 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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