The Dual Degree Ph.D. Program on Cognitive Neuroscience aims to train cognitive neuroscientists who deeply understand and integrate cross-disciplinary research findings, perspectives, and tools for the study of mind, brain, and behavior.
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The Department of Psychology within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, offers the dual degree Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience together with
The goal of the program is to train graduate students to engage in rigorous, innovative research; to teach how to present this research both orally and in written form; to provide a deep knowledge base in a specific area of study as well as a broad understanding of psychological research outside of that area; and to afford teaching experience in a university setting.
The graduate program is based on a mentorship model whereby students work closely with one faculty member in their area, in the context of a committee that consists of other faculty in and/or outside the department.
The Program, course structure and requirements are available at the Department of Psychology’s website. The graduate student handbook is available here.
The thesis will be co-advised by at least two co-advisers, one from CMU and one from a Portuguese partner University.
The student will be awarded with a dual degree Ph.D conferred by CMU and another by the Portuguese partner University. During the Ph.D., the student should comply with the regulations of both Universities.
Graduates will be prepared for faculty positions in neuroscience as well as leadership positions in industrial domains.
5 years (full-time), with up to 2 years at CMU and up to 3 years at a Portuguese University.
The Ph.D. students enrolled in the dual degree Ph.D. program will receive financial support through an FCT - CMU Portugal Fellowship (includes tuition fees and a monthly stipend).
The following documents are usually required, although the candidate should carefully read the announcement of the call available on the “Admissions and Scholarships” webpage for the complete information on the required documents.
You must submit the following documents with your application:
• CV (pdf.)
• A statement of purpose — a concise one- or two-page essay describing your primary research interests, related experiences and objective in pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required
• English proficiency: If your native language is not English or you have not graduated from a U.S. university, you must submit a TOEFL or IELTS test. Duolingo tests are also accepted in case you are unable to to test for TOEFL or IELTS
• Transcripts from each college and/or university you attended, even if no degree was granted (pdf.)
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which are from faculty or recent employers
