NeuroCure PhD
Fellowships
Fellowships
The
NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence invites applications for its PhD program
starting in Fall 2016.
NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence invites applications for its PhD program
starting in Fall 2016.
Closing
date for applications is January 10, 2016. Short-listed applicants will be
invited to a Skype interview in February; the final interview will take place
in Berlin at the end of March 2016.
date for applications is January 10, 2016. Short-listed applicants will be
invited to a Skype interview in February; the final interview will take place
in Berlin at the end of March 2016.
Please
use our online application plattform to apply.
use our online application plattform to apply.
With
over 50 internationally recognized research groups, NeuroCure offers
outstanding interdisciplinary trainin
over 50 internationally recognized research groups, NeuroCure offers
outstanding interdisciplinary trainin
g and research opportunities for national
and interantioanl scientists from a wide range of backgrounds.
Fellowships
are available in the following subject areas:
are available in the following subject areas:
– Molecular mechanisms of nervous system development and function
– Mechanisms of neural damage and cellular age
– Endogenous brain protection
– Nervous system regeneration
– Crosstalk between nervous and immune system
– Developmental disturbances
– Synaptic plasticity
Closing
date for applications is January 10, 2016. Short-listed applicants will be
invited to a Skype interview in February; the final interview will take place in
March 2016.
date for applications is January 10, 2016. Short-listed applicants will be
invited to a Skype interview in February; the final interview will take place in
March 2016.
How
can I apply?
can I apply?
Please
use our online application platform. Follow the instructions on the plattform.
use our online application platform. Follow the instructions on the plattform.
You
need to:
need to:
–
Create a profile
Create a profile
–
Once you have a profile, you can start filling in the required information and
to upload the required documents (see “what do I need to supply”)
Once you have a profile, you can start filling in the required information and
to upload the required documents (see “what do I need to supply”)
Only
complete applications via this platform can be processed.
complete applications via this platform can be processed.
Please
use our online application plattform to apply.
use our online application plattform to apply.
Who
can apply?
can apply?
Formal
qualification is a MSc or equivalent degree.
qualification is a MSc or equivalent degree.
Outstanding
candidates with a BSc degree are also eligible after assesment of their
qualification.
candidates with a BSc degree are also eligible after assesment of their
qualification.
What
do I need to supply?
do I need to supply?
Interested
candidates should submit a CV, two letters of recommendation and a letter of
motivation. This letter should also include a short description of the
applicants academic and research interests, nominating at least three potential
labs of the cluster. Reference letters can be handed in with the application or
submitted separately by the reviewer. Please note that you are free to change
your preference during the application process or during lab rotations.
candidates should submit a CV, two letters of recommendation and a letter of
motivation. This letter should also include a short description of the
applicants academic and research interests, nominating at least three potential
labs of the cluster. Reference letters can be handed in with the application or
submitted separately by the reviewer. Please note that you are free to change
your preference during the application process or during lab rotations.
How
does the application process work?
does the application process work?
After
a first review of the applications by an independent committee of local
scientist, selected candidates will be invited for a Skype or telephone
interview. After this selection step short listed candidates will be invited to
visit the Cluster of Excellence NeuroCure for a final assessment. During this
stay, candidates will have the opportunity to meet faculty members of their
choice and discuss potential projects with prospective supervisors. Shortly
after this, the final decision will be announced by the selection committee
a first review of the applications by an independent committee of local
scientist, selected candidates will be invited for a Skype or telephone
interview. After this selection step short listed candidates will be invited to
visit the Cluster of Excellence NeuroCure for a final assessment. During this
stay, candidates will have the opportunity to meet faculty members of their
choice and discuss potential projects with prospective supervisors. Shortly
after this, the final decision will be announced by the selection committee
Once
a candidate has been accepted for a scholarship, he/ she and his/ her
supervisor have to propose a research project, which should be presented in
front of the examination and admissions commission of the International
Graduate Program Medical Neurosciences. Following this reviewing process, the
student will enrol as a PhD candidate at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin
Berlin. Depending on previous degrees, the thesis work will be awarded with the
title of PhD or MD/PhD.
a candidate has been accepted for a scholarship, he/ she and his/ her
supervisor have to propose a research project, which should be presented in
front of the examination and admissions commission of the International
Graduate Program Medical Neurosciences. Following this reviewing process, the
student will enrol as a PhD candidate at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin
Berlin. Depending on previous degrees, the thesis work will be awarded with the
title of PhD or MD/PhD.
How
long lasts a scholarship?
long lasts a scholarship?
NeuroCure
will finance a PhD research project for 3,5 years. All selected PhD students
have the opportunity to undertake small rotation projects (i.e one month each)
in different labs for an additional period of up to three month before making
an informed choice.
will finance a PhD research project for 3,5 years. All selected PhD students
have the opportunity to undertake small rotation projects (i.e one month each)
in different labs for an additional period of up to three month before making
an informed choice.
What
does a scholarship constitute of?
does a scholarship constitute of?
A
scholarship constitutes of roughly 1360 € per month, from which health
insurance has to be subtracted. Additional money is available for travel,
training opportunities etc.
scholarship constitutes of roughly 1360 € per month, from which health
insurance has to be subtracted. Additional money is available for travel,
training opportunities etc.
In
which research group can I do my PhD thesis?
which research group can I do my PhD thesis?
In
all research groups that are members of the consortium, a list can be found
here:
all research groups that are members of the consortium, a list can be found
here:
Which
graduate program will I be affiliated with?
graduate program will I be affiliated with?
The
NeuroCure funded PhD candidates will be part of the International Graduate
Program „Medical Neurosciences“. PhD projects will be subject to the program’s
rules and regulations.
NeuroCure funded PhD candidates will be part of the International Graduate
Program „Medical Neurosciences“. PhD projects will be subject to the program’s
rules and regulations.
For
details on this topic, please visit:
details on this topic, please visit:
or
contact ralf.ansorg@charite.de for
questions about formalities.
contact ralf.ansorg@charite.de for
questions about formalities.
For
further information about the International PhD Program Medical Neurosciences,
please visit:
further information about the International PhD Program Medical Neurosciences,
please visit:
If
you have immediate questions, please write an email to: neurocure-phd@charite.de
you have immediate questions, please write an email to: neurocure-phd@charite.de
