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