Direct PhD Track
Brain Sciences: Computation and Information Processing

Now Accepting Applications from International Students!
Submission Deadline: registration is open until February 28th, 2022
Late applications will be considered individually.

For more information: https://elsc.huji.ac.il/education/graduate-program/how-to-apply/
E-Mail: study@elsc.huji.ac.il

General Information

Unique Value Proposition - Why Us?

Our intensive program is anchored in computational neuroscience and includes advanced courses that provide a comprehensive background. These courses include physiology of the nervous system, theoretical neural and cognitive sciences, cognitive psychology, machine learning and information processing, and advanced research methods. Experiencing the various disciplines and gaining access to some of the world’s leading brain researchers and their work, allows students to build their future-facing research paths. Indeed, over the years, a third of our graduates have become independent researchers in the various fields of neuroscience, at leading Israeli and global universities.

The Program Offers

Stipends:
ELSC offers generous five-year stipends, subject to funding regulations (approximately 6,000 NIS per month during first 2 years. Registered doctoral students will receive additional 3 years of doctoral stipends).

Travel Grants:
We provide annual travel grants to ELSC students.

ISFN:
In the first two years of study, we cover all expenses related to registration for and accommodation at the Israeli Society for Neuroscience annual meeting.

Application Period

Application will begin on December 1st, 2020 and end on January 21st, 2021.

You may check with the department if it is possible to register after the date above subject to availability. Contact: study@elsc.huji.ac.il

Tuition

Full tuition will be granted during the first two years of study, and will be renewed for three additional years after students register for their doctorates.

Structure of the Program

The program conducts studies based on courses in several key areas:

• Physiology
• Research Techniques
• Theoretical Neuroscience
• Cognition
• Learning and Information

Course of Study:

First Year
Semester A -> Supplementary courses – according to individual background
Semester B -> Required courses
Second Year
Semester A -> Completion of all required courses
Semester B -> Finding a lab; MSc Seminar
Third Year
Semester A -> Qualification exam and registration as a doctoral student (Stage A)
Forth Year
Completion of 50 credit points
Submission of full research proposal (Stage B)
Fifth Year
Submission of thesis

The program's students come from

Israel, United States of America, Germany, France, India, China, Taiwan and Nepal.

Admission and Requirements

• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• GPA
• English Proficiency
• Interview

Career and Networking

40% of ELSC graduates are already professors in the academia worldwide!

Most others in high tech industry.

Contact info for International Students

Email: study@elsc.huji.ac.il
Dept. website: elsc.huji.ac.il/education