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The International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communication: Function, Structure, and Plasticity offer several positions for excellent students holding a master’s degree (or equivalent) to perform research resulting in a Ph.D in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience.
The IMPRS NeuroCom aims to recruit and educate excellent young scientists from all over the world who wish to extend their knowledge and research experience in a structured and demanding graduate programme, in order to pursue a successful career in cognitive neuroscience.
IMPRS NeuroCom is based at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, and the University of Leipzig, and also involves the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK.
Candidates are expected to be proficient in written and spoken English. For PhD applicants, a minimum score required for a TOEFL paper-based test is 550. The minimum score for the TOEFL computer-based test is 213, for internet-based test 79–80. For IELTS the overall band score should be 6.5.
Course Level: Position is offered for pursuing PhD programme at the IMPRS NeuroCom.
Study Subject: Position is available to pursue a successful career in cognitive neuroscience.
Scholarship Award: PhD students of the IMPRS NeuroCom receive funding based on the guidelines of the Max Planck Society (about €1.786 gross, i.e. before taxes and health insurance etc.). There are no tuition fees. For national students enrolment at the University of Leipzig is optional, for international students it is obligatory. The enrolment fee is approximately €202 per semester. Living costs vary depending on personal spending habits. Doctoral students are required to have German health insurance coverage.
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility:
- Applicants should hold a very good Master’s degree (or qualified equivalent). The degree should include a minimum of four years of academic training (BSc + MSc) and should be awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution.
- Applicants with a BSc/BA degree are not eligible to apply even if their undergraduate program comprises four years of academic training and a written thesis.
- The study programme should include an extensive original research project and a written thesis in disciplines such as neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, physics, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, or related fields. Research experience is essential for successful candidates.
- All documents that are not in English or German have to be translated by an officially approved translation office.
- If the Master is not completed yet: Students may apply before receiving their Master’s degree (or equivalent degree). In this case, they need to indicate the expected date of their degree, and they must submit their most current academic transcripts. The degree must have been awarded by the time the student starts the IMPRS NeuroCom programme.
Nationality: Both German and international students can apply for these PhD positions.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: The school is intended for students holding a very good Master’s (or qualified equivalent) degree in the interdisciplinary field of cognitive neuroscience that includes a minimum of four years of academic training awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution.
English Language Requirement: Candidates are expected to be proficient in written and spoken English. For PhD applicants, a minimum score required for a TOEFL paper-based test is 550. The minimum score for the TOEFL computer-based test is 213, for internet-based test 79–80. For IELTS the overall band score should be 6.5. Because the teaching and supervision language at the IMPRS NeuroCom is English, German language skills are not mandatory. However, the IMPRS NeuroCom offers the opportunity to take German language courses.
How to Apply: In general, only applications submitted electronically through online application system can be considered for evaluation. At the end of the online form you are asked to upload a single .pdf-file containing the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining the motivation and reasons for pursuing a PhD at the IMPRS NeuroCom and describing your personal research interests and academic goals (about 1-1,5 pages). Please also name your preferred supervisors here. If available please also mention the preferred topic you want to work at.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including activities and experiences relevant to the studies
- Two names of academic referees supporting your application
- Title and abstract of the master’s thesis (or equivalent thesis; not longer than one A4 page). If you have not yet started with your master’s thesis, please either include an abstract of your bachelor’s thesis or a brief summary of what you plan your master thesis to be about.
- Copy of Master’s degree (or equivalent degree)
- Official academic transcripts of course work and other relevant academic certificates
- Certificate of proficiency in English (non-native speakers only). Also acceptable is course work in English either at the home university or at a university abroad.
- List of publications (if applicable)
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st December 2016.
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