During the Cognitive Science programme from Central European University (CEU), students will develop into independent researchers, with the ability to contribute to cognitive science with analyzes and empirical data.
Doctoral enrollment may continue up to a maximum of six years. Students admitted into CEU doctoral programs are eligible to receive the CEU Doctoral Fellowship for up to three years. Numerous additional funding opportunities exist.
The Department of Cognitive Science offers a PhD program in Cognitive Science. This research-based, interdisciplinary program offers specialization in the fields of social cognition, cognitive development, and formal and biological models of perception and learning.
Students may take courses in cognitive psychology, philosophy of mind, cognitive anthropology, visual perception and computational modeling. They receive practical research training in methods, experimental design and data analysis in the laboratories of departmental faculty members.
The program equips students with skills for successful careers in academia and other researchoriented sectors, meeting the growing demand for experts in social and computational cognitive science.
They may also find positions at organizations that appreciate how institutional design and governance benefit from a better understanding of the cognitive bases for decision-making.
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