Cognitive Science PhD Programme
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    Cognitive Science PhD Programme

    Osnabrück University
    Osnabrück University
    Germany
    Germany, Munich
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Next IntakeJanuary 10, 2021

    Cognitive Science PhD Programme

    About

    The core objective of the Cognitive Science PhD programme is to enable excellent students to carry out independent research in promising and highly active areas of cognitive science. The programme aims at optimal synergy between the dissertation projects and current research at the Osnabrück Institute of Cognitive Science. Specific characteristics of the programme are: Interdisciplinary research, integrating all cognitive science sub-disciplines A curriculum containing seminars, colloquiums and reading groups, systematically supporting the thesis work and enabling students to finish their PhD within three years An international research environment including seminars conducted by renowned guest lecturers, integrating PhD students into the international scientific community Supervision by at least two researchers from different cognitive science sub-disciplines; joint supervision with a researcher from a university abroad is welcomed The opportunity to gain teaching experience by co-teaching a seminar together with an experienced lecturer English as the language of instruction; the PhD thesis can be written in either German or English, and for the oral examination candidates can also choose between these two languages Soft skills courses, which provide training in presentation and communication skills, academic writing and publication, grant application, project management, etc.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A Master's degree (or equivalent) in cognitive science or in a comparable subject is required. This must include undergraduate qualifications in two of the following disciplines: artificial intelligence, biology, computer science, (computational) linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy or psychology. Application documents are specified on our website. Candidates will be selected by the selection committee based upon their academic achievements as well as the scientific quality of their research proposal. The committee may invite candidates for an interview. Applicants whose previous education does not provide a sufficient basis for entering the PhD programme are advised to enter the Master's programme first. Excellent Master's students may be admitted to the PhD programme after one year.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/studieninteressierte/studiengaenge_a_z/cognitive_science_promotionsstudiengang.html

    Cognitive Science PhD Programme

    Osnabrück University

    Osnabrück University

    Germany

    Germany, Munich

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