BIGS Neuroscience strives to ensure that your graduate experience matches your needs and aspirations, prepares you for leadership roles in academic research and beyond, and maximizes your passion for neuroscience.
Central to your doctoral training is conducting scientific research in one of the participating research groups. To promote your research progress and to complement hands-on laboratory experience, BIGS Neuroscience offers a comprehensive and advanced curriculum of practical courses in cutting-edge technologies, method seminars and scientific presentations by renowned international scientists. All courses are conducted in English, and participation is free of charge.
To gain a doctorate at the University of Bonn, your thesis must demonstrate significant scientific advancements.
Curriculum overview
BIGS Neuroscience Educational Programme
The doctoral programme is designed to give you the opportunity to expand your neuroscience research skills as well as your personal transferable skills. Training measures are complemented by annual thesis advisory committee (TAC) meetings, comprehensive measures for career development and support for scientific networking. In the following we would like to introduce the individual training components to you.