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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scholarship
Description:
- Application
Deadline: December 1, 2018 - 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. - Number
of Scholarships: Not Known - Nationality: Both
German and international students - Scholarship
can be taken in Germany
Eligibility
for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: Both German and
international students can apply for these PhD positions. - Entrance
Requirements: - 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. - English
Language Requirements: 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.
Application
Procedure:
How to Apply: In general, only applications
submitted electronically through our online application system can be
considered for evaluation. We recommend that you collect and prepare all
necessary information before starting the application process. Once you have
started the process, you will have to continue until the end, as it is not
possible to save your data in between. Use this pdf-file to
check which documents have to be submitted during the application process.
submitted electronically through our online application system can be
considered for evaluation. We recommend that you collect and prepare all
necessary information before starting the application process. Once you have
started the process, you will have to continue until the end, as it is not
possible to save your data in between. Use this pdf-file to
check which documents have to be submitted during the application process.
Please read all points
thoroughly.
thoroughly.
During the registration you
will also be asked to name three preferred supervisors / researchers you would
like to work with. To receive an overview of possible supervisors and
available PhD projects, please visit Faculty and Research.
Here you can have a look at all IMPRS NeuroCom faculty members and learn more
about their research topics and available PhD projects.
will also be asked to name three preferred supervisors / researchers you would
like to work with. To receive an overview of possible supervisors and
available PhD projects, please visit Faculty and Research.
Here you can have a look at all IMPRS NeuroCom faculty members and learn more
about their research topics and available PhD projects.
At the end of the online form
you are asked to upload a single .pdf-file containing the following documents:
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
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 would like to research. - Curriculum
Vitae (CV) including activities and experiences relevant to the
studies. - Names
of two academic referees supporting your application. - Title
and abstract of your Master’s thesis (or equivalent thesis; not
longer than one A4 page). If you have not yet started your Master’s
thesis, please either include an abstract of your Bachelor’s thesis or a
brief summary of your plan for your Master’s thesis. - Copy of
Master’s degree (or equivalent degree). - Official
academic transcripts of coursework and other relevant academic
certificates. - Certificate
of proficiency in English (non-native speakers only). Coursework in
English is also accepted, either at your home university or from a
university abroad. - List of
publications (if applicable).
Please make sure you arrange
your attachments in the suggested order. Please be aware that only complete
applications will be considered. Since the working language of both the
graduate school and the Institute is English, only applications in English are
accepted.
your attachments in the suggested order. Please be aware that only complete
applications will be considered. Since the working language of both the
graduate school and the Institute is English, only applications in English are
accepted.
Letters
of recommendation
We require two recommendation
letters. Please list the names and contact details of two referees of your
choice. Once you have submitted your application, they will automatically
receive an email with a link where they can submit their recommendation
letters. Please ask your referees for permission before you name
them. The deadline for recommendation letters is 9 December. You and the
referee will both receive an email confirming successful upload of the
recommendation letter.
letters. Please list the names and contact details of two referees of your
choice. Once you have submitted your application, they will automatically
receive an email with a link where they can submit their recommendation
letters. Please ask your referees for permission before you name
them. The deadline for recommendation letters is 9 December. You and the
referee will both receive an email confirming successful upload of the
recommendation letter.
Please keep in mind: It is
your responsibility to ensure that the recommendation letters are sent in due
time. Only complete applications (including two letters of reference) will
be considered for evaluation.
your responsibility to ensure that the recommendation letters are sent in due
time. Only complete applications (including two letters of reference) will
be considered for evaluation.
