LMU Munich PhD Scholarships in Neurophilosophy, Germany

  •  PhD
  •  The application period opens on December 1, 2024, and closes on February 17, 2025 (1200 noon CET).
  •   Germany
  • $$  Scholarship (details provided during the application process)

The Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN) at LMU Munich is pleased to announce several PhD Scholarships in Neurophilosophy for the academic year 2024/25. This exciting opportunity invites applications from talented individuals worldwide who are eager to contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience.

The study program is open to overseas applicants must hold an advanced degree in philosophy (typically a Master’s degree) and demonstrate a strong interest in the neurosciences. They should be willing to engage with empirical research relevant to their philosophical project and propose a research topic aligned with the focus areas or related fields.Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) is one of Europe\u2019s leading research universities, renowned for its academic excellence and rich history since its founding in 1472. Located in Munich, Germany, LMU offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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LMU Munich PhD Scholarships in Neurophilosophy, Germany Established in 1472, Universität München (University of Munich) is a for-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of München (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Universität München (LMU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität München (LMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 547 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from all countries are eligible.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Neurophilosophy within the areas of philosophy and cognitive neuroscience, ethics of neuroscience, and related fields.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold an advanced degree in philosophy (typically a Master’s degree in philosophy).
    • Demonstrate a genuine interest in the neurosciences, including the willingness to acquire substantial knowledge of empirical work relevant to their philosophical project.
    • Propose a research project aligned with one of the focus areas or other related topics.
    • Exhibit the ability to collaborate with empirical scientists within the Munich Center of Neurosciences – Brain & Mind (MCN) network.
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Offered Benefits

The selected scholars will:

  • Receive financial support in the form of a scholarship (details available upon selection).
  • Work in a stimulating interdisciplinary research environment at the GSN and the Munich Center of Neurosciences – Brain & Mind (MCN).
  • Be affiliated with the Research Center for Neurophilosophy and Ethics of Neurosciences.
  • Have opportunities to collaborate with leading philosophers and empirical scientists.
  • Join research groups focusing on cutting-edge areas such as human agency, metacognition, and group cognition.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to:

  1. Prepare the following application materials:
    • Outline of the proposed research project.
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
    • Official transcript of academic work (list of attended courses and grades).
    • Copies of diplomas.
    • Two separate academic reference letters.
  2. Name two potential supervisors, potentially including one non-philosopher, from the core or affiliated neurophilosophy faculty of the GSN.
  3. Submit the application online through the GSN website ( https://www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de/apply/how_to_apply_active/index.html).

For further details on the application process, please visit the Research Center for Neurophilosophy and Ethics of Neurosciences website: https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/faculty/research-center-for-neurophilosophy-and-ethics-of-neurosciences.

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