Genesis
The International Graduate School THEME Medical Neuroscience was established in 2012 as an evolution of the existing graduate program, ‚Theoretical and Experimental Medicine‘ (THEME), within the Medical Faculty. Initially conceived as a specialized graduate school, it was integrated into the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS) at the University of Bonn in 2015. Consequently, its name was changed to the ‚Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience‘ (BIGS Neuroscience).

Our mission
At BIGS Neuroscience, we are dedicated to attracting exceptional doctoral students from around the world and providing them with the resources, training, and mentoring necessary to become leading neuroscientists. We are proud to provide our students with unparalleled research facilities in a highly regarded academic environment and to foster collaborations with international research partners. Drawing on the extensive and diverse expertise of our faculty, BIGS Neuroscience equips graduate students with cutting-edge neuroscientific methods and provides them with a depth of knowledge that is second to none. Graduate students gain a broad understanding of neuroscience and are exposed to the latest advances in research methodology through the collective experience of our faculty.

It’s noteworthy that 50% of our neuroscientists come from diverse international backgrounds, representing nations such as China, Iran, Canada, Russia, India, Uruguay, Mexico, and Cameroon. Additionally, we’re pleased to announce that over half of our neuroscientists are women, underscoring our dedication to fostering diversity and inclusivity within academia.