Overview

The curriculum of the IZN-IGP is accredited at the Faculty of Biosciences of the University of Heidelberg, that grants the doctoral degree Dr.rer.nat. or Dr.-Ing. depending on the content of the doctoral projects.

Features

One of the great strengths of the IZN International Graduate Program (IZN-IGP) is that it is embedded in one of the largest local communities of neuroscience research groups worldwide.

Research at the Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences at Heidelberg University covers the entire bandwidth of interdisciplinary neuroscience topics ranging from basic research to clinical practice, from bench to bedside.

All IZN research groups actively participate in the structured curriculum of the IZN-IGP such that we can offer a unique spectrum of lectures and advanced training possibilities as well as individual support services to all registered doctoral students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neural data analysis
Neural systems computer simulation
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 2026-10-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 15 other PhDs in Neuroscience in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's Diploma or equivalent degree. All doctoral students of the Faculty of Biological Sciences are obliged to participate in a doctoral student programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (161 EUR per semester).

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

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