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PhD Systems Neuroscience at University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany

Programme overview

The PhD programme Systems Neuroscience offers project-oriented postgraduate training in neuroscientific research. It is run by the virtual Center for Systems Neuroscience Hannover (ZSN) together with TiHo, Hannover Medical School, Leibniz University Hannover and the Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media. It prepares students for specialised, independent scientific work and a research career, and includes cooperation with international research groups so part of the doctoral work can be done abroad.

Department: Center for Systems Neuroscience Hannover (ZSN) / Graduate School  |  Intake: Winter term (1 October), once a year; application possible year-round until 1 September; up to 20 students accepted per year  |  Study mode: full-time; English  |  Location: Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Project-oriented doctoral research under a supervisor from the ZSN, within a structured PhD programme.

Career pathways

Prepares doctoral candidates for research careers and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's or Diploma degree (or equivalent) in human, veterinary or dental medicine, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or another natural science, completed by the start date; fluent English. Up to 20 students are admitted each year for the winter semester. Applicants find a ZSN supervisor and submit the application and project description to the PhD commission by 1 September.

Intake: Wintersemester (1 October)

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