Connectionists: Ph.D. program in computational neuroscience at ELSC/ICNC (Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel)

[Israel Nelken]

The Alice and Jack Ormut Ph.D. Program in computational neuroscience of the
Interdisciplinary Center for Neural Computation (ICNC) and the Edmond and
Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC) at the Hebrew University is now
accepting applications from international students. This is the third year
of the international program.

Students of the program learn to apply state-of-the-art experimental and
theoretical approaches to address computation and information processing
both in the brain and in advanced intelligent devices. The program is
targeted to exceptionally qualified students from diverse academic
backgrounds, including biology, psychology, computer science, physics and
mathematics. It is designed to allow students to supplement their knowledge
in areas in which they lack adequate academic training. The Program offers
an advanced interdisciplinary curriculum and provides students with the
opportunity to conduct ground-breaking research.

Students who have completed their bachelor's degree in any field with an
average of 85 or higher, or those who have completed a master's degree in
any field, are eligible to apply to the doctoral program. International
students must have equivalent grades and degrees. Admission is contingent
on the approval of the Program's admissions committee.

Candidates should send the following information by electronic mail to Ms.
Ruthi Suchi, the administrative director of the ICNC (
icnc at alice.nc.huji.ac.il):
1. Current CV
2. One-page statement of scientific interests and objectives
3. Two or more letters of recommendation
4. Transcripts from each university attended
5. Proof of English proficiency (required only for non-native speakers of
English, details can be found http://icnc.huji.ac.il/phd/eng/registration/).
The deadline for applications is J <2012>an. 18, 2013.

Tuition for overseas students is approximately $4,000 per year for the
first two years. Accepted students are entitled to a fellowship (which
amounts to an annual stipend of approximately $10,000) and partial support
towards tuition. Fellowships are made possibly by the generous support of
the Alice and Jack Ormut Foundation.

For further information, see http://elsc.huji.ac.il/phd or contact Prof.
Israel Nelken (director of the program), at israel at cc.huji.ac.il.

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-- 
Prof. Israel Nelken
Dept. of Neurobiology
The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences
Edmond Safra Campus, Givat Ram
Jerusalem 91904, ISRAEL
Tel: ++972-2-6584229
Fax: ++972-2-6586077
israel at cc.huji.ac.il
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