MINDLAB stands for “Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain” and is an interdisciplinary creative playground rooted squarely in academic rigor, comprising of research groups from ICFO and beyond. We focus on advancing fundamental knowledge on how the mind emerges from the behavior of individual molecules, neurons and brain networks but also creating and commercializing transformational future technologies with outstanding potential to impact our society for good.

The core faculty of the ICFO-MINDLAB offers a course to introduce cutting edge technologies to study neuroscience at the molecular, cellular and systems level to students in a combination of lectures and hands-on experience leading to group projects. The hands-on course will expose participants to the state-of-the-art of photonics-based technologies tailored to monitor a hierarchy of scales in the study of the brain: i.e. from single molecules up to the whole organism.

Full details of the school program and lecturers may be found at here.

REQUIREMENTS





Undergraduate and master’s students interested in the topic addressed by the course.

Have a high working knowledge of English.

Selection of Fellows is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of academic records and personal achievements. Proactive attitudes, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.

CONDITIONS

The award covered by this program includes funding up to 12 months. The selected student is responsible for securing the necessary visa and insurance to cover the full length of their stay.

The start date is adaptable, but must be no later than December 2027.

For students living in Catalunya, the fellowship include a stipend of 300 euros monthly gross, for full-time dedication.

For students living in an EU country (not included Catalunya region), the fellowship include a stipend of 600 euros monthly gross, for full-time dedication. Eligible

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