OpenFieldMaastricht PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging at Brains Unlimited
Four-year doctoral appointment utilizing the ultra-high-field MRI facilities (7 Tesla and 9.4 Tesla) at the Brains Unlimited scanner lab in Maastricht Health Campus.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Research Master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or Psychology with high honors.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Familiarity with ultra-high field MRI (7T or 9.4T), EEG, or computational neuro-modeling.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full CAO-NU 4-year salaried employment contract: €2,770 - €3,539/month plus full holiday and year-end allowances
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Faculty research call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Maastricht University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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