Behavior and Cognition

Features

Doctoral students are affiliated with one (or sometimes two) of the research groups of this program. Each project is supervised by a three-member thesis committee. A regular research colloquium provides a platform for progress reports and discussions. Participation in scientific meetings and workshops is encouraged.

Programme Structure

Modules:

• Acquiring knowledge of and reflecting on research
• Technical and methodological basics
• Scientific teaching
• Scientific communication
• Key competencies

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 80

Other requirements

General requirements

• degree certificates. If the certificates are not issued in English or German, a translation (into English or German) is required.
• a certificate of proficiency in English (see below for details)
• certificates of additional qualifications relevant for the program. This includes publications, practical training, teaching and work experiences
• a CV, written in English. It shall also cover the applicant's previous scientific career
• a declaration whether another PhD dissertation will be or has been completed successfully or unsuccessfully
• a letter confirming supervison by a member of BeCog
• a confirmation stating that no commercial facilitators were involved in the application process; furthermore, a confirmation is required that no benefits conflicting with the dissertation protocol were received and that there are no grounds that may lead to a withdrawal of a doctoral degree
• a short project proposal

Tuition Fees

International: Free

EU/EEA: Free

Semester fee: 466 Euro