BIGS Neuroscience
Welcome to the Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience. At BIGS Neuroscience, we offer a structured 3-year PhD program renowned for its international competitiveness. Embracing an interdisciplinary approach, our program delves into the rapidly evolving field of neuroscience, focusing on unraveling the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying complex behaviors, as well as investigating disorders of the central nervous system to elucidate their etiology and develop novel therapeutic interventions. Our program grants access to a vibrant neuroscience community in Bonn, where research spans molecular and cellular neurobiology, behavioral studies, computational neuroscience, and psychology. Students benefit from state-of-the-art technology platforms and core facilities, alongside the expertise of affiliated scientists hailing from the Faculties of Medicine, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Arts at the University of Bonn, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases within the Helmholtz Association (DZNE), and the Max Planck Society’s Caesar Research Institute.
Research Groups
In our research environment, collaboration thrives, with interdisciplinary groups employing integrated approaches that meld experiments with computation and theory.
Teaching program
BIGS Neuroscience provides an excellent introduction to a wide range of neuroscience topics and to the innovative technologies that drive neuroscience research. Training measures are complemented by mentoring, soft skills courses and comprehensive career development programs. Our goal is to inspire our talented students to make high-impact and innovative research contributions to the field of neuroscience and to foster their scientific career. As all courses are held in English, enrollment in the program requires advanced English language skills.
Admissions Information
BECOME A PART OF THE BIGS NEUROSCIENCE COMMUNITY
We are thrilled by your interest in becoming a part of our distinguished international doctoral program at the University of Bonn. Aspiring doctoral candidates are invited to explore over 40 dynamic research groups. If you are eager to embark on an enriching journey in the field of international neuroscience doctoral studies – APPLY NOW!
Students
Our doctoral cohort comprises aspiring neuroscientists hailing from diverse corners of the globe. Presently, our graduate school hosts over 120 dedicated doctoral students, with approximately half of them originating from international backgrounds. To ensure student representation and foster a vibrant community, we have established the BIGS Neuroscience Student Council. Should you have any inquiries regarding the Graduate School, please feel free to reach out to us. For further insights into the individuals steering the Student Council, delve deeper into their profile
In our research environment, collaboration thrives, with interdisciplinary groups employing integrated approaches that meld experiments with computation and theory.
