Cognitive Science PhD Programme
Deadline: 15.06.2009.
| Scholarship administrator: | Institute of Cognitive Science |
| Level: | doctoral |
| Field of study: | Biotechnical Sciences |
| Place of study: | Germany |
Cognitive Science PhD Programme
Application & Scholarships
If you are interested in registering for the Cognitive Science PhD Programme you are welcome to send your application.
Academic requirements
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Cognitive Science or a sub-discipline is required. This must include at least basic qualifications in at least two of the following disciplines: artificial intelligence, biology, computer science, (computational) linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, or psychology.
Dissertation proposal
We recommend that you do not send a worked out dissertation proposal with your initial application but only a short description of one or two topics you are interested in. Subsequently we will put you in contact with one of the principal investigators of the programme who will develop a full dissertation proposal with you interactively.
Application documents
- application form
- all documents as required in the application form (educational certificates etc.)
- curriculum vitae
- papers published or submitted for publication
- previous theses (Bachelor, Master, etc.)
- names and addresses of two referees
Please send an electronic version of these documents to Dr. Carla Umbach (email below). Officially authenticated photocopies of certificates will be required on admission.
Deadline
Deadline for application for start in October 2009 is the 15 June 2009. Late applications may be accepted if there are still open places in the programme.
Scholarships
Upon application PhD students can be provided with a three years scholarship of normally 1500 € per month (plus extras). After the first year there is an assessment of the progress of the dissertation project. The continuation of the scholarship in the second and third year depends on the results of the assessment.
There are no study fees for PhD students but only an administration fee of appr. 160 € per semester. Students have to provide proof of health insurance upon registration.
Contact
Dr. Carla Umbach, email: Tel. (+49 541) 969 3369