Bordeaux Neurocampus International PhD program in neuroscience

The International Ph.D. Program in Neuroscience of the Bordeaux Neurocampus Graduate Program is part of the Bordeaux University Research Graduate School and supported by the state-funded program “Investment for the future”. The Bordeaux Neurocampus Graduate Program includes a Master of Science (MSc) and a Doctoral Program (PhD) open to students from all disciplines with a strong interest in neuroscience.

The Ph.D. Program takes place within the research laboratories of the vibrant and international neuroscience community of Bordeaux Neurocampus, which addresses a wide range of topics related to the complexity of brain function and diseases. The teams and partners have diverse and complementary expertise that includes the biology of neural cells and synapses, animal and human behavior and cognition, physiology of neural networks, mechanisms of neurodegenerative and mental disorders. Multidisciplinary technological approaches and multiscale analyses are employed at the molecular, cellular, systemic, behavioral, and clinical levels. The campus is ideally suited to make significant advances in understanding the mechanisms underlying the physiological and pathological brain.

Neuroscience research at the University of Bordeaux has become over the past 10 years, one of the most productive communities across France and Europe. Bordeaux Neurocampus includes expert neuroscience laboratories affiliated with the University of Bordeaux and the CNRS, Inserm, INRA, INRIA, and CEA.

Admission to the program involves 4 steps: online application, personal interview, project validation, and registration. Students can apply until February 28th, 2022.

Online applications https://aap.u-bordeaux.fr/siaap/pub/appel/view/133

What is funded

PhD students benefit from a variety of educational programs, top-quality research facilities, ambitious training initiatives, international partnerships and conferences. It represents a minimum of 100 hours of additional courses, with a balance between disciplinary (neuroscience) and transversal training for continuous development.

The International Ph.D. training offer includes:

• Research projects in Bordeaux Neurocampus laboratories covering a wide range of expertise and technologies from basic to applied and translational research
• Monthly Ph.D. seminar series and other disciplinary training on various neuroscience-related topics to provide students with broad knowledge in neuroscience
• Hands-on training workshops as a trainee or instructor in cutting edge research facilities at the Bordeaux School of Neuroscience
• Transversal training for soft skills development such as language and communication skills, career strategies, teaching, business & entrepreneurship. A large offer is available and constantly being developed to allow students to draw up personalized training plans according to their research and professional goals.
• International mobility opportunities via structured academic partnerships
• Career guidance services to support trainees employability in academia and industry
• Support of the graduate program through a comprehensive orientation
• Being part of a renowned community via a vast network brought by Bordeaux Neurocampus, collaborations with international scientists from various fields of research, and the links with the industry.

• Mobility grants are available upon application: successful applicants will also be able to apply for international mobility stipends, as well as for teaching activities for additional remuneration

Duration

Three years of full-time work

Eligibility

The International PhD Program in Neuroscience is open to Master students from all nationality and fields relevant to neuroscience. The candidate is expected to:

• Hold a Master degree* or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline (biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, medical studies, pharmacy, cognitive sciences or psychology with a strong interest in neuroscience). Candidates with a Master’s degree in another subject (chemistry, physics, maths, engineering, computer science…) must provide documented interest in the field of neuroscience
• Prove an excellent academic and scientific level
• Demonstrate previous experience in a research laboratory
• Have an adequate level of English to follow and participate in courses, projects, seminars, workshops, etc.
• Note*Applicants are expected to hold and provide their Master diploma for the registration step at the latest
• *Applicants are expected to hold and provide their Master’s diploma for the registration step (Sept 2022) at the latest.