Radboud University invites PhD students, postdocs and researchers from NeurotechEU partner universities to join the fMRI Toolkit, an intensive 5-day course designed by Donders Institute to provide both a strong foundation and cutting-edge insights into MRI methods used in cognitive neuroscience. Registrations open now!

Upcoming Donders Toolkits:

• Advanced (f)MRI (September 8 – 12, 2025)
• Non-invasive Brain Stimulation, TMS or TES (exact dates to be announced)
• Non-invasive Brain Stimulation, TUS (exact dates to be announced)

Target group: PhD students, postdocs and researchers

Registration procedure:
Those interested can apply directly on the Donders Institute website, after contacting their local NeurotechEU office: https://www.ru.nl/en/donders-institute/services/donders-toolkits

The Donders Institute will make a selection.

Registrations for the fMRI Toolkit close on the 25th of August, so we recommend registering as soon as possible.

Costs:
The fee for PhD students is €670, and €920 for senior researchers.
Discounted rates are offered for participants from low-income countries: €502.50 for PhD students and €690 for senior researchers.
(Check here to see if your country qualifies for the discount.)

If you have any questions, please contact us at submissions@theneurotech.eu

We are pleased to invite you to the interdisciplinary NeurotechEU Summer School "Neural Networks, Manipulation, and Ethics" at the University of Bonn, taking place 8-12 September 2025. 

The program will explore the ethical, neuroscientific, and philosophical aspects of AI's impact on human autonomy, decision-making, and manipulation.

Key Topics:

• The distinction between manipulation, persuasion, and coercion
• Neural mechanisms of manipulation in both humans and AI
• Ethical implications of AI-human interaction
• Regulation and ethical AI implementation in various sectors

Format:
Participants will engage in keynote lectures, workshops, and an ideathon in collaboration with leading German companies in AI and neuroscience. Additionally, cultural events will offer insights into Bonn’s rich history.

Who can apply?
Masters and PhD students of the NeurotechEU alliance. Each university can send up to four participants. Students apply for participation at their home universities. The universities will then forward the names of the selected students to the University of Bonn.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2025; please send your nominations to: nfluethm@uni-bonn.de 

From the 13th of October to the 16th, Final-year Master’s students in the field of neurotechnology, PhD candidates, post-doctoral and early-career researchers are invited to attend 3 days of training at the Université de Lille and one optional day dedicated to a cultural visit.  

• Programme: A detailed programme will be available shortly
• How to apply: Contact your local International Office or NeurotechEU team
• Deadline for registrations: Early July 2025
• Target Audience: Final-year master's students in the field, PhD candidates, post-doctoral/early-career researchers at NeurotechEU partner institutions
• Number of participants: 40 spots are available (up to 5 per NeurotechEU partner institution)
• Language: English
• Cost: All travel and subsistence costs can be covered by the NeurotechEU grant

This intensive blended learning course equips PhD researchers with the entrepreneurial mindset, skills, and tools to transform scientific discoveries into viable innovations. The course combines online pre-work with a hands-on, 5-day workshop series. Participants will explore the commercialization journey from ideation to market diffusion, navigate ethical and regulatory challenges, and develop compelling pitches for funders and stakeholders.
Through lectures, interactive workshops, peer collaboration, expert mentoring, and real-world case studies, researchers will learn how to identify opportunities, mobilize resources, and create value (financial, societal, and/or cultural).

Format: Blended mobility, online preparation, and 5 days on-site.

Target audience: PhDs and post-docs.

How to apply: Contact your local NeurotechEU team or the International Office.