Structure

Research Phase (3 years)

The core focus of this phase will be independent research that is guided by members of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and participating labs at the University of Tübingen. This research will take place over approximately three years and culminate in a doctoral dissertation and the degree ‘Dr.rer.nat. in Neuroscience’, the German equivalent of a PhD.

In addition to ongoing support from the primary advisor, doctoral candidates benefit from regular interaction with their Advisory Board, a cross-institutional panel that includes three or more senior scientists and will contribute interdisciplinary and/or methodological expertise, independent guidance and supervision and individual coaching for the student. During the Research phase, doctoral students will be offered a wide spectrum of specialized training courses that have been developed over the years.