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Since the ini is an institute jointly-operated between the University and the ETH Zurich, several options are available for doctoral degrees. Most students are hired to research a particular pre-funded project at the Institute, which can take place under several faculties of the University and ETH. Contact one of the Institute researchers listed below to enquire about available projects.

There are also several doctoral programs through which the INI accepts doctoral students. More information about these programs is listed below.

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The faculty of science (MNF) of the University of Zurich offers a Doctoral studies program, as well as an MD-PhD program for doctors and veterinary surgeons. See their information page for further details.

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This program is administered by the Zentrum Neurowissenschaft Zurich (Neuroscience Center Zurich). See their course page for information about their international PhD program.

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Computational Science Zurich (CSZ)   is a joint initiative of ETH and the University of Zurich that aims to:

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ZNZ International PhD Program in Neuroscience

Zurich, Switzerland

Learning type(s): In Person

Language(s): English, German

Duration: 3-4 years

Degrees available: PhD, MD-PhD

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Domains: Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience, Neurogenesis and Development

Subdomains: Data analysis and software tools, Glia-neuron interactions, Molecular signals and their receptors, Neuro-robotics and Neuroprosthetics, Neurogenesis and gliogenesis, Neurotransmitters and their receptors, Sensorimotor control, Tactile/somatosensory system

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Faculty of Theology | ThF

Doctoral Program in Study of Religions

Doctoral Program of Theology

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Doctoral Program of the Faculty of Law

Doctoral Program in Biomedical Ethics and Law - Law Track

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Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics | WWF

Doctoral Program in Economics

Doctoral Program in Neuroeconomics

Doctoral Program in Finance

Doctoral Program in Informatics

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Faculty of Medicine | MeF

Doctoral Program in Biomedical Ethics and Law - Medical Track

Doktoratsprogramm Care & Rehabilitation Sciences

Doctoral Program Clinical Science in Clinical Science

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Faculty of Science | MNF

Doctoral Program in Computational Science

Doctoral Program in Public Understanding of Science

Doctoral Program in Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology

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Doctoral Program in Cancer Biology

Doctoral Program in Ecology

Doctoral Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Doctoral Program in Evolutionary Biology

Doctoral Program in Biomedicine

Doctoral Program in Microbiology and Immunology

Doctoral Program in Molecular Life Sciences

Doctoral Program in Neuroscience

Doctoral Program in Plant Science

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Doctoral Program in Science and Policy

Doctoral Program in Systems Biology

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Welcome to the Marlene Porsche Graduate School of Neuroeconomics, the doctoral (Phd) program in neuroeconomics at the Department of Economics at University of Zurich. 

This interdisciplinary degree program was initially launched in 2010. Thanks to the contribution of the Marlene Porsche Foundation in 2017, the program was expanded in order to offer its unique training and research opportunities in the cutting-edge field of Neuroeconomics to more students.

About the Program

The Doctoral Program in Neuroeconomics at the University of Zurich has a strong scientific focus. The core faculty for this program ( Ernst Fehr , Todd Hare , Christian Ruff , and Philippe Tobler ) have expertise in the fields of biology, computational modeling, economics, neuroscience, mathematics, and psychology, making this a truly interdisciplinary degree program. In addition, students in the program have full access to the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities hosted in the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research for conducting their research projects.

We offer a set of courses taught (in English) by internationally renowned scholars and world-class research opportunities. In the first year, students attend compulsory modules in Neuroeconomics as well as Experimental and Behavioral Economics where they become familiar with conceptual principles and state-of-the-art research methods. In the second year, students chose from a range of additional elective courses and seminars, while also continuing to refine their own research plans. These research plans are presented in the form of a written research proposal at the end of the second year.

An important feature of the Doctoral Program in Neuroeconomics is the close collaboration between graduate students and faculty advisors. The program has a strong scientific research focus, with the goal of enabling students to become independent researchers of the highest caliber. Selected examples of published work from students in the program can be found here .

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The Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences (MSc IDB) is devoted to the following three main areas:

• Brain Biology
• Systems, Computation and Neural Technology
• Translational, Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience

The MSc IDB provides trans-disciplinary knowledge and skills covering the broad spectrum of neuroscience research, and prepares researchers for their first years of independent research in academia or industry.

The leading house for this Program is the University of Zurich.

Further information is available on the Download website of the Master's programme Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences (University of Zurich, Neuroscience Center Zurich).

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The MSc IDB is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: neurosciences, biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, health sciences, electrical engineering, engineering, physics, pharmacy, computer sciences, psychology, chemistry, or mathematics. It is committed to the ALBA declaration for equity and inclusion.

The MSc IDB is not open to candidates with a background in Medicine/Nursing/Veterinary medicine.

APPLICATION DEADLINE  for the   Fall Semester:

• By January 1 st of the starting year (Time Zone: Zurich; CET)

Please note that this application deadline is specific to the MSc IDB and  different from the semester application dates for University of Zurich and ETH Zurich . Your application will only be evaluated after the deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered.

Please note that it is currently not possible to apply for a start of the program in the Spring Semester .

THE APPLICATION PROCESS INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING TWO STEPS:

1 - Submit the electronic application form (below) which requires the following documents in English:

• Curriculum vitae (resume)
• A max. one-page motivation letter stating the reasons for your interest in this program
• Full details about your Bachelor’s degree including the complete transcript of academic records and a  short description of the courses (e.g. from the course catalogue), with learning outcomes and associated credits .  The full description of courses ensures a better evaluation of your application.
• For non Swiss citizens: A short financial statement describing how you plan to cover your living expenses in Switzerland while enrolled in the program (no bank details needed)

In this application form you are required to provide the following information:

• At least one referee contact information: name, position, phone, e-mail (no reference letters). After the initial short listing of submitted full applications, we will contact the referee(s) of the students still under consideration, if required.  This might take up to 8-10 weeks after the application deadline . We will not answer queries concerning our communication with the referee(s).

For further questions please see our FAQ page . 

2 - The evaluation process will take approximately 2-3 months , starting with the application deadline (January 1 st ). If you are selected then the University Zurich admission office will get in touch with you to initiate the formal registration process. Please note that the UZH admission office will ask you to submit most of the documents again.

Important Information

Evaluation and Overall Qualification

Please note that the admission committee cannot evaluate the admission chances of any individual candidate before submission of a full application (as defined above).   We regret that we cannot respond to any inquiry about the likelihood of being admitted in the program.

The overall qualification is evaluated by the admission committee, while missing knowledge and competences of the candidates will stipulate additional requirements or conditions by the Faculty of Science of UZH .

As a general rule, the selection is very strict and  applicants might be required to take extra courses depending on their curriculum to (1) qualify for or (2) complete the MSc IDB program  if some knowledge and competences are missing, which may prolong the total duration of the studies at UZH/ETHZ. 

(1) Should this be the case, the university will require that all additional courses be completed as conditions ("Bedingungen")   prior to the start of the master's program (preparatory phase).

(2) Should this be the case, the university will require that all additional courses be completed as additional requirements ("Auflagen")   during  the master's program.  

Prior knowledge and competences equivalent in content and level to those of Bachelor modules of UZH or ETH are listed below.  This  includes additional coursework in the fields of:

A) Neurobiology, Physiology and Anatomy

a. Fundamentals in Neurobiology (min. 3 ECTS credits): e.g. IDB 143 course

b. Fundamentals in Physiology and Anatomy (min. 5 ECTS credits): e.g. BME 235 course

B) Molecular and Cell Biology

a. Fundamentals in  Cell biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology   (min. 9 ECTS credits): e.g. BIO 111 , BIO 112 , ETH 752-0100-00L courses

b.  Laboratory practice in biology  (min. 3 ECTS credits): e.g. IDB 201 course

C) Quantitative Methods

a. Fundamentals in  Mathematics (analysis, linear algebra, stochastics)   (min. 10 ECTS credits): e.g. MAT 182 , MAT 183 courses

b.  Statistics and Data Analysis  (min. 10 ECTS credits): e.g. STA 120 , BIO 144 courses

c.  Neuroinformatics/Programming  (min. 5 ECTS credits): e.g. BIO 134 course

D) Cognitive Psychology   (min. 3 ECTS credits): e.g. ETH 701-0721-00L course

Extra course requirements will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Attribution to case (1) or (2), if applicable, will depend notably on the number of supplementary courses required by the Faculty. Ideal candidates should have at least 3/4 of the equivalent knowledge/competences listed above.

Admission is possible for students with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines (i.e. as listed at the top of the page) from a University of Applied Sciences or from a foreign university having a world ranking greater than 1000 ( www.webometrics.info/en ), with a minimum average grade of 5.0 (based on the Swiss Grading System) . If you are a graduate of a German or Austrian Fachhochschule (University of Applied Science), you need a grade average not worse than 2.0 (based on the German/Austrian system) to be eligible for admission.

Financial support for foreign students

It is your responsibility to secure your own financial support. There are currently  no fellowships   offered by the University or the Swiss State for international students without a Swiss Bachelor's degree . You can find some information about fellowships offered by other countries for studies in Switzerland on our  FAQ page .  Find more information about financial support at  University of Zurich Student Financial Aid Office .  

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You may also consult our  FAQ page  for further information about the application process / timeline, language certificate and tuition fees .

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